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3 gallon Lalleman Abbaye Cyser BOMM fails to start ferment

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On January 12, I made up a 3 gallon batch of Cyser BOMM using Lallemand Abbaye yeast. Just scaled up by 3X the 1 gallon Cyser BOMM recipe and used Abbaye yeast instead of Wyeast 1388. Have successfully made a 1 gallon Abbaye Cyser BOMM previously.

The O.G. was 1.092. Rehydrated yeast using Go Ferm protocol. Room temperature = 65 F

Degassed every day.

1/13 S.G. = 1.092
1/14 1.092
1/15 1.086
1/16 1.086

This appears to be a failure to start fermentation. EDIT - can see a small amount of CO2 generation (bubbles rising to the top).

Is it time to pitch another packet of Abbaye yeast? Should I just use the Lallemand Abbaye yeast rehydration instructions this time?
 
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No, did not check pH. BOMM recipe includes potassium carbonate dosage to adjust pH.

Yes, did temper the rehydrated yeast over a 30 minute period to get withing 10 degree F of the must temperarure.
 
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Yes I also use the potassium as well. I just thought maybe that was one place to double check again. :)
 
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All I have is pH strips and have not had great success testing colored musts with them previously. But, will give it a try next time I I check the SG.
 
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Before moving the carboy to a slightly warmer climate this morning I checked the S.G. It had decreased 12 points since yesterday to 1.074. The ferment is finally taking off.
 
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