Im on my second batch. THe first batch fermented nicely but wasweak as I misread the ratio of honey-water. This was in a cloth-covered bucket.
This batch, I did not boil the honey, but introduced it into lukewarm water and dissolved it before adding the yeast. It is in said bucket but modifed to seal with an attached airlock.
Froth went like the clappers for a day then I've had nothing since. THis is a week later now. I looked in, no bubbles. I stir it, and it fizzes and releases a lot of gases (CO2 I presume).
Talking to a friend, she reckoned my storage area was actually too cold. There is signs of fermentation (smell) but the gas seems to stay in the must. It has since been moved to a warmer spot in the flat.
Should I do anything else to it? (add more yeast?)
Quantities below -
1 pint honey per gallon of water for five gallons
1 sachet german wine yeast (can't remember the specs, but it was a high abv performer)
This batch, I did not boil the honey, but introduced it into lukewarm water and dissolved it before adding the yeast. It is in said bucket but modifed to seal with an attached airlock.
Froth went like the clappers for a day then I've had nothing since. THis is a week later now. I looked in, no bubbles. I stir it, and it fizzes and releases a lot of gases (CO2 I presume).
Talking to a friend, she reckoned my storage area was actually too cold. There is signs of fermentation (smell) but the gas seems to stay in the must. It has since been moved to a warmer spot in the flat.
Should I do anything else to it? (add more yeast?)
Quantities below -
1 pint honey per gallon of water for five gallons
1 sachet german wine yeast (can't remember the specs, but it was a high abv performer)