Gone back to winemaking after a long hiatus.
Having a go at a gallon of mead, but after 24hrs no fermentation.
Have some ideas but open to suggestions.

On Sunday, 7 April 2013 18:44:29 UTC+1, Cynical wrote:
> Gone back to winemaking after a long hiatus.
>
> Having a go at a gallon of mead, but after 24hrs no fermentation.
>
> Have some ideas but open to suggestions.

On Sunday, 7 April 2013 18:44:29 UTC+1, Cynical wrote:
> Gone back to winemaking after a long hiatus.
>
> Having a go at a gallon of mead, but after 24hrs no fermentation.
>
> Have some ideas but open to suggestions.

Well anyway.
The solution was to add a handful of sultanas which act as yeast nutrient, and now it's on it's way.

Slow action usually translates into not right liquid temps. What was the temp when you pitched? What and how much did you pitch? If it was much above 90 it will kill the yeast..if its much below 80 f. it will be slow to work. Too much sugar will also stunt it bad. Give some scoop..lol.

> wrote:
> Gone back to winemaking after a long hiatus.
> Having a go at a gallon of mead, but after
> 24hrs no fermentation.
> Have some ideas but open to suggestions.

How much honey did you use?
How well did you mix it?
Is there any honey at the bottom of the container?

If you used dry yeast, did you rehydrate it?
Did you add yeast nutrient?
If not, do so!

Try shacking the container violently!

Dick

On Sunday, 7 April 2013 18:44:29 UTC+1, Cynical wrote:
> Gone back to winemaking after a long hiatus.
>
> Having a go at a gallon of mead, but after 24hrs no fermentation.