How long do I have to wait.

[nv_hunter]

I have my first mash fermenting now since 5 days ago. recipe says it is ready after 5 days but it is still bubbleing. Do I have to wait till it stops?

[CoopsOz]

In short - yes, wait for it to finish. If you don't have a hydrometer you can taste it. If it's sweet, let it go, if it tastes like cheap white wine...it's ready to run. I don't think I've ever had anything ferment in 5 days.

[Uncle Jesse]

It's relative. If it's warmer it will ferment faster, if the weather is cold it will take longer.

There's nothing wrong with it. Just wait until it's done fermenting and run it.

[Ricky]

old tymers say watch for the dogheads. these are big bubbles. if there are big bubbles and it taste sour you would probably be alright. wait two more days to be sure. if you want.

[bronzdragon]

The majority of my ferments last 2 weeks. I give a week or so for the ferment to finish off well and several days for the yeast to drop out of suspension.

I always shoot for about 10-11%. If you shoot for a higher gravity, it might take a bit more and if you shoot for a lower gravity it might take a bit less.

Also the viability and culture size of your yeast matter ... a small amount of yeast and they may take a lot longer to get up in number to consume your wash ... whereas a large starter of yeast may run right through the wash in 2 days.

Lots of variables.

cheers

~r~

[Ricky]

just read your other post. i dont know about honey malt but honey takes a long time. read some about mead. can take months. check and see. might need to get another going so you will have something to do until this one finishes. but i dont know about honey malt.

[bronzdragon]

Honey malt is a type of malted barley used in making various beers, especially in Scottish styles.

~r~

[HookLine]

old tymers say watch for the dogheads. these are big bubbles. if there are big bubbles and it taste sour you would probably be alright. wait two more days to be sure. if you want.

I'd noticed those big bubbles, but didn't think much of it. I'll pay more attention next time. Thanks for the tip.

[Husker]

old tymers say watch for the dogheads. these are big bubbles. if there are big bubbles and it taste sour you would probably be alright. wait two more days to be sure. if you want.

I'd noticed those big bubbles, but didn't think much of it. I'll pay more attention next time. Thanks for the tip.

I love a site where I learn something most every time I log on. Now, I just have to find some way remember all of this stuff

H.

[blanikdog]

old tymers say watch for the dogheads. these are big bubbles. if there are big bubbles and it taste sour you would probably be alright. wait two more days to be sure. if you want.

I've always wondered about those big bubbles. Now I even have a name for them.

Thanks Ricky.

blanik

[nv_hunter]

That recipe I have had for a while and works well in those time frames.

just read your other post. i dont know about honey malt but honey takes a long time. read some about mead. can take months. check and see. might need to get another going so you will have something to do until this one finishes. but i dont know about honey malt.

[Ricky]

showed my ignorance. i was wandering how you got malted honey. as for the DOGHEADS, thats nothing i know , just something i heard. sort of like "so im tole."

[CoopsOz]

I think it's too late recant Ricky. The HD.org community has picked up the ball and are running with it.

[Ricky]

think it's too late recant Ricky. The HD.org community has picked up the ball and are running with it.

i hope what i read was gospel!

[HookLine]

i hope what i read was gospel!

Form the Book of Old Tymers. Chapter 8, Verse 21.

[Ricky]

just found a second opinion under tried and true recipes on the dogheads. read golden ponds recipe. GOD REST HIS SOUL!