First-Ever Homebrew Help?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by HaynesJB, Aug 5, 2012.

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  1. Spoonheim

    Spoonheim Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2012

    You know, some batches just ferment slow. You've got bubbles, so just enjoy watching it bubble away. I remember the first time I heard a batch fizz - it really made me feel great. Enjoy!
     
    #21 Spoonheim, Aug 10, 2012
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  2. itsjustzach

    itsjustzach Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2006 Ohio

    What type of vessel are you fermenting in? Some buckets don't seal real well and will result in less rigorous or no airlock activity, but the wort is still fermenting.
     
    #22 itsjustzach, Aug 10, 2012
  3. HaynesJB

    HaynesJB Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2011 North Carolina

    We think that might be what it is. We're using a 2 gallon plastic bucket.
     
    #23 HaynesJB, Aug 11, 2012
  4. kjyost

    kjyost Initiate (0) May 4, 2008 Canada (MB)

    What did the beer look like? Was there at any time a large fluffy pile of stuff atop the beer (krausen)?
     
    #24 kjyost, Aug 11, 2012
  5. HaynesJB

    HaynesJB Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2011 North Carolina

    Yes, there was. It was brown; probably somewhere in the neighborhood around 20ish SRM.
     
    #25 HaynesJB, Aug 12, 2012
  6. kjyost

    kjyost Initiate (0) May 4, 2008 Canada (MB)

    Then you've got a good fermentation going.
     
    #26 kjyost, Aug 12, 2012
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  7. exodus1369

    exodus1369 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 California

    RKCHAHB.... just remember, have fun, you will make a mistake now and again but! No matter what just enjoy don't stress the bubbles.
     
    #27 exodus1369, Aug 13, 2012
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  8. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    Welcome to the obsession!
     
    #28 jivex5k, Aug 13, 2012
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  9. HaynesJB

    HaynesJB Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2011 North Carolina

    Well that's a relief. Judging from the quick smell I got of it, I was thinking it was doing okay. Oh well, what better way to learn than to make a few mistakes? Thanks everyone! Hopefully we'll be enjoying this within the next few weeks! Cheers!
     
    #29 HaynesJB, Aug 14, 2012
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