Fermenting!

We have great news....our IPA is fermenting! We were a little worried since we decided to pitch the yeast dry instead of hyrdrating it prior to adding it to the carboy. However, this morning we woke up and saw the airlock bubbling meaning that the yeast is active and releasing CO2! In the future we will definitely be hydrating the yeast prior to pitching, to make sure fermentation begins as soon as possible. We had such a great time making the IPA, we are going to go back to the Brew Hut tomorrow to get ingredients to make a stout. We will have to buy another fermenter since the IPA is still in its primary fermentation container and needs to go into its secondary fermentation in about a week. Brewing is addictive! Love and Hoppiness, Elise and Scott