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Hi, I'm fairly new to home brewing. I last brewed about six years ago. I got a new kit and I'm starting all over. I started out making a double bock. I followed all instructions, when I pitched the yeast every thing worked as advertised the first day. The fermentation was very vigorous the first day (Wednesday). The next day all fermentation was completely stopped. I pitched more yeast Saturday and there is still no more fermentation. Is it possible that the second batch of yeast is bad? Is there any way to restart the fermentation process? Is there any hope for this batch? Is it possible to add too much yeast? Please help Thanks!!

What yeast did you use and at what temp are you fermenting at? Its a good chance that the fermentation is complete.

Wild

panchot6179 wrote:Hi, I'm fairly new to home brewing. I last brewed about six years ago. I got a new kit and I'm starting all over. I started out making a double bock. I followed all instructions, when I pitched the yeast every thing worked as advertised the first day. The fermentation was very vigorous the first day (Wednesday). The next day all fermentation was completely stopped. I pitched more yeast Saturday and there is still no more fermentation. Is it possible that the second batch of yeast is bad? Is there any way to restart the fermentation process? Is there any hope for this batch? Is it possible to add too much yeast? Please help Thanks!!

In addition to Wild's questions, what are you firmenting in? Sometimes a bucket will not have as much activity after the first day because it's not entirely air-tight.

I used the Danstar dry yeast packet that came with the kit. The temperature was approximately 58-75 degrees. It was pretty cold here in Texas (still is) about a week ago when I started. I used a 6.5 gallon glass carboy.

Frank

Oops!! I meant the temp was around 68-75 degrees.

Frank