I seem to have an issue starting fermentation on this. I am not sure if I just need to give it time. This is my first time using the D-47
My recipe for 5 gal Cherry Cyser:
3 gal unfiltered organic apple cider
2 qts Trader Joe's just cherry juice
1 pkg dried tart cherries
15 lbs honey
D-47 yeast
1 tsp super food
SG 1.14
Did a yeast starter in warm water....put into must 20 min later. Package instructions did say 15 min. Would 5 minutes make a difference? Aerated the heck out of it in a 5 gal primary bucket. It was in the low 60s in our house, last night dipped into the 50s. Today I have it in a half bath with a space heater in hopes warmth would get it going. So far, no luck. If it does not start by tonight, should I re-hydrate another pkg of D-47 and repitch? Should I have used more than 1 pkt of D-47 due to the higher gravity?
Thank you in advance
Sandi
My recipe for 5 gal Cherry Cyser:
3 gal unfiltered organic apple cider
2 qts Trader Joe's just cherry juice
1 pkg dried tart cherries
15 lbs honey
D-47 yeast
1 tsp super food
SG 1.14
Did a yeast starter in warm water....put into must 20 min later. Package instructions did say 15 min. Would 5 minutes make a difference? Aerated the heck out of it in a 5 gal primary bucket. It was in the low 60s in our house, last night dipped into the 50s. Today I have it in a half bath with a space heater in hopes warmth would get it going. So far, no luck. If it does not start by tonight, should I re-hydrate another pkg of D-47 and repitch? Should I have used more than 1 pkt of D-47 due to the higher gravity?
Thank you in advance
Sandi