2.25 gallons of spring water
4.5 lbs of the Bee Tree honey
5 g pack of Lalvin D-47
Staggering "LD Carlson's"
Yeast Nutrient (total 2 tsp) and Yeast Energizer (total 1 tsp) Divided into 1/4- 1st add-at yeast pitch 01/22/16, 2nd at 24hrs, 3rd (today) at 48hrs All with agitation
My S-Type airlock produces approx. 10 bubbles per minute and I was wondering if that seems adequate at this juncture in the process. I know that many variables determine this, but it seems like it's a little slow (but having no experience, thought I might put this on the table for discussion), understanding that the lower temp for the D47 and the lower PH will be a slower fermentation.
AND... is my PH TOO LOW? I've read that it will go lower toward the completion of fermentation.
(If it's too low, should I order calcium carbonate or is there another, household remedy)
3 gallon carboy with 2.25 gallons of must
OG 1.079
Current SG 1.070
Temp 65F
PH (approx.) 'slightly' over 3.0 Using PH strip for Bonsai water test strips, only has 2.0,3.0,4.0 etc results. so estimates between whole numbers are worthless (I know this is not very accurate and plan on purchasing a better PH test)
Thanks, TK
4.5 lbs of the Bee Tree honey
5 g pack of Lalvin D-47
Staggering "LD Carlson's"
Yeast Nutrient (total 2 tsp) and Yeast Energizer (total 1 tsp) Divided into 1/4- 1st add-at yeast pitch 01/22/16, 2nd at 24hrs, 3rd (today) at 48hrs All with agitation
My S-Type airlock produces approx. 10 bubbles per minute and I was wondering if that seems adequate at this juncture in the process. I know that many variables determine this, but it seems like it's a little slow (but having no experience, thought I might put this on the table for discussion), understanding that the lower temp for the D47 and the lower PH will be a slower fermentation.
AND... is my PH TOO LOW? I've read that it will go lower toward the completion of fermentation.
(If it's too low, should I order calcium carbonate or is there another, household remedy)
3 gallon carboy with 2.25 gallons of must
OG 1.079
Current SG 1.070
Temp 65F
PH (approx.) 'slightly' over 3.0 Using PH strip for Bonsai water test strips, only has 2.0,3.0,4.0 etc results. so estimates between whole numbers are worthless (I know this is not very accurate and plan on purchasing a better PH test)
Thanks, TK
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