Johnh3nry
Apprentice
I have a concern about my latest batch that is currently in day 4 of primary fermentation. I had to insert a blow off tube to my airlock after the first day of fermentation. After a few days of very vigorous activity, I replaced the tube with another airlock. When I emptied the pot where the tube was below the water line I noticed about an inch layer of yeast. I've never seen that much yeast blow off water before. As of today, the fermentation seems to be continuing, but I'm worried that I have too little yeast left in the fermenter for a proper job. This is a 5 gallon batch with OG at 1048. I pitched Wyeast 1332 (Northwest Pale Ale) and did a 24 hour starter on a stir plate with about 1 cup of DME and 4 cups of water.
Any advice? I'm wondering if I need to add a package of dry yeast.
Any advice? I'm wondering if I need to add a package of dry yeast.