Is my fermentation normal?

Northern Brewer General
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I started my fermentation roughly 16 hours ago and now it looks like the pics below. I used white labs liquid yeast and pitched at 68-70 degrees. This is supposed to be an American Honey Pale Ale. This is only my second batch. But my first fermentation looked nothing like this. Any ideas?

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Hard to tell with the glare but looks fine to me.

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Yes, hard to tell. It looks like the honey crystalized and is sinking.

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Another reason to ferment in buckets.

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Amen Brewcat! I take SG samples through the airlock, so the only time I actually look at mine is at bottling time.
Probably will never post a “does this look right” post. There I just jinxed myself :cheers:

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Thanks for the posts! My American Honey Ale is fermenting like a Mo-fo… Airlock is bubbling like crazy, and I have a beautiful 3" head of krausen on top. Very excited for this batch!

Cheers

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Sheesh, this isn’t a reason to brew in buckets. Stop ragging on the guy because he’s asking a question…

Looks fine, just let it go. Once I see fermentation start I usually leave mine alone for a while. I always keep an eye on it at first just to make sure fermentation starts, but after that I let it go.

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[quote=“Templar”]Sheesh, this isn’t a reason to brew in buckets. Stop ragging on the guy because he’s asking a question…

Looks fine, just let it go. Once I see fermentation start I usually leave mine alone for a while. I always keep an eye on it at first just to make sure fermentation starts, but after that I let it go.[/quote]

Relax, its a joke. People who ferment in glass are so sensitive or should I say fragile. :lol:

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[quote=“Brew Cat”][quote=“Templar”]Sheesh, this isn’t a reason to brew in buckets. Stop ragging on the guy because he’s asking a question…

Looks fine, just let it go. Once I see fermentation start I usually leave mine alone for a while. I always keep an eye on it at first just to make sure fermentation starts, but after that I let it go.[/quote]

Relax, its a joke. People who ferment in glass are so sensitive or should I say fragile. :lol: [/quote]

You’re breaking my heart!!! :cheers: