AJ GB 2016

[Bubbles]

Me and cider just don't get along, it seems..

I've got two drums of the same juice (dry), both campden and then yeast pitched 24 hours later. Both drums stored in the same place. One is now fermenting away the last 2 days, and the other has barely taken off, it at all. 

[Leann ull]

same yeast?

[Bubbles]

Same yeast.. 

[delzep]

Would storing the aj in the shed have killed the yeast I added? Brought it inside and barely any activity

[Leann ull]

Shed! It's 5-6 degrees out there you want 12-16 min or higher if using beer yeast

[Leann ull]

Have you a bubbler on it how are you qualifying fermentation? one closer to a rad or on a cold spot by window?

[Bubbles]

No bubbler. Just looking at the foam, or lack thereof, on the two containers.

No difference in location, no rads, or differences in temperature to speak of. It's a mystery..

I'll take another look at the non performer tonight, and pitch more yeast if it's not doing much.

[Leann ull]

Screw it tight for an hour
Don't forget to open!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjrR_SX4aBg&sns=em

[delzep]

Shed! It's 5-6 degrees out there you want 12-16 min or higher if using beer yeast

Mangrove jack cider yeast is what I'm using

[Leann ull]

Still too cold outside at the moment

[Keg]

Shed! It's 5-6 degrees out there you want 12-16 min or higher if using beer yeast

Mangrove jack cider yeast is what I'm using

I have two batches from last week (1 balanced, 1 dry) on Bulldog cider yeast and they took off in no time. 

One other batch is with MJ cider yeast and that doesn't seem to have taken off at all, pitched 6 days ago and no bubbling. All in the same room, all with same process.

[Leann ull]

No experience with MJ cider yeast what does it say about volume it can be used for and temp?

[Leann ull]

Ok just checked, another black mark for MJ yeasts from me.
I don't know what the hell it is but it ain't traditional cider yeast if it's required to ferment at those sorts of temps.

Anybody using this yeast please bring to room temp ASAP

[Leann ull]

In contrast, Gervin is the same.

[Qs]

Where did you get that info on the MJ yeast? The package says ferment anywhere from 12 C to 28 C

I've got it at 17C in my ferm fridge. It had a krausen on it yesterday but its gone now. I have to move it to make way for beer tomorrow. Might just keep it in the house for another week or two before going to the shed. I've a spare lagging jacket I might throw around it in the shed.