From eb001db7a3dc9465d4212a25c5856e50ce7c6bf7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shard Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026 21:16:06 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Delay apple mead repitch check one day --- logs/fermentation-log.md | 1 + schedule.md | 9 +++++---- 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/logs/fermentation-log.md b/logs/fermentation-log.md index f5494aa..a3e03da 100644 --- a/logs/fermentation-log.md +++ b/logs/fermentation-log.md @@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ | 2026-08-29 15:29 EDT | T+0h | 1.120 | 64°F | | Brew day / mix: about 8 lb honey, a little over 2.5 gal apple juice, about 3.75 gal total volume. High OG; planned Fermaid O total ~15 g split into four ~3.75–4 g additions. | | 2026-08-30 20:02 EDT | T+28.3h | | | | User reported no Fermaid O added yet and fermentation does not appear to have started. Recommended wait/check approach before nutrient addition; verify seal/temp/activity and consider yeast re-pitch if no signs by ~48h. | | 2026-08-31 22:32 EDT | T+54.8h | | | | User reported apple butter mead still has not started fermenting. Plan: give it until tomorrow; if still no activity, repitch yeast. Continue holding Fermaid O until fermentation activity is established. | +| 2026-09-01 21:14 EDT | T+77.5h | | | | User deferred tonight's fermentation/repitch check by one day; no action tonight. Schedule pushed one day. | ## Additions log diff --git a/schedule.md b/schedule.md index 1425c82..3274835 100644 --- a/schedule.md +++ b/schedule.md @@ -9,10 +9,11 @@ | T+24h | 2026-08-30 15:29 EDT | 2026-08-30 21:00 EDT | Check active fermentation, gently degas if active, add ~3.75–4 g Fermaid O if appropriate. | | T+48h | 2026-08-31 15:29 EDT | 2026-08-31 21:00 EDT | Degas gently and add ~3.75–4 g Fermaid O. | | T+72h | 2026-09-01 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-01 21:00 EDT | Degas gently and add ~3.75–4 g Fermaid O. | -| T+~120h / Day 5 | 2026-09-03 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-03 21:00 EDT | Gravity/sugar-break check. For OG 1.120, 1/3 sugar break is ~1.080. Add final ~3.75–4 g Fermaid O only if still before/near sugar break and fermentation is healthy. | -| Day 10 | 2026-09-08 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-08 21:00 EDT | Gravity/temp check; note aroma, bubbling, and taste if sampled. | -| Day 14 | 2026-09-12 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-12 21:00 EDT | Gravity/temp check; evaluate progress toward dry/stable. | -| Day 21 | 2026-09-19 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-19 21:00 EDT | Gravity/stability check; decide whether more primary time is needed. | +| Delayed fermentation / repitch check | 2026-09-02 21:00 EDT | 2026-09-02 21:00 EDT | Jason deferred the 2026-09-01 check by one day. Check for fermentation signs; if none, repitch yeast. Hold Fermaid O until activity is established. | +| T+~120h / delayed Day 5 | 2026-09-04 21:00 EDT | 2026-09-04 21:00 EDT | Gravity/sugar-break check. For OG 1.120, 1/3 sugar break is ~1.080. Add final/next ~3.75–4 g Fermaid O only if fermentation is active and still before/near sugar break. | +| Delayed Day 10 | 2026-09-09 21:00 EDT | 2026-09-09 21:00 EDT | Gravity/temp check; note aroma, bubbling, and taste if sampled. | +| Delayed Day 14 | 2026-09-13 21:00 EDT | 2026-09-13 21:00 EDT | Gravity/temp check; evaluate progress toward dry/stable. | +| Delayed Day 21 | 2026-09-20 21:00 EDT | 2026-09-20 21:00 EDT | Gravity/stability check; decide whether more primary time is needed. | | Stability checks | TBD | TBD | Confirm gravity is stable across readings several days apart before racking. | | Rack to secondary | TBD | TBD | Rack only after fermentation is substantially complete/stable. Prefer a 5 gallon carboy, or rack the best 3 gallons to the 3 gallon carboy and use the extra separately. | | Secondary week 1+ | TBD | TBD | Airlock, clarity, sediment, aroma checks. |