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Cider kit not starting
I kicked off 2 kits the other night a lager and a cider the Lager started bubbling away really quickly, but the cider hasn't it has been almost 48 hours the kit said it would start in 24, I wondering if it is warm enough, it said in the instructions between 21 and 24 degrees and I'm certain it is not that not at night. I was think maybe pooring a little hot water in tonight to try to kick start it, is this a good idea? Any other suggestions stirring it more maybe?
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Posted 1 year ago by Member
Hello Chris,
I am not 100 percent sure on adding hot water but I'm sure others users can shed light on that.
However I'd give it a bit more time, I've only recently started brewing and its very hard to stop checking on it. My first kit was a ginger beer and it took AGES to get going. Over 4 days. It turns out it was going all along just not at enough gusto to really be noticeable.
In the Barrel - Golden Ale (woodfords)
In the Fermenter - Elderflower wine
Drinking - Nothing home made
Posted 1 year ago by Moderator
I wouldnt put any water in it mate. Where is is fermenting? Have you tried taking a hrdrometer reading to see if its dropped (thats the only real way of seeing if its started)? Sometimes you wont notice much but its still doing its thing. 48hrs is no biggie, may well take longer to get going. All kits are different!
Conditionin' - LEB Pale
Conditionin' - Thwaits Nutty Black
Plannin' - A user upper!
Posted 1 year ago by Member
Generaly I find a good stir & slosh about does the trick if I become a little worried.
If you think it gets a little cold at night then wrap an old coat around your fermenter. I have an old life saver coat I wrap mine with.
No no with the hot water
Posted 1 year ago by Member
As mines is in the shed at the minute I sit it in a childs sleeping bag. It insulates a treat over night! very cheap from Tesco
In the Barrel - Golden Ale (woodfords)
In the Fermenter - Elderflower wine
Drinking - Nothing home made
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