What should I do if my brix level doesn change after adding yeast?
Assuming you have a brix level above 5°, do a microscan and stain for yeast viability. If no bacteria problems are identified in the scan and yeast viability is low, add 2#/1000gal yeast hulls and reinoculate with 2 to 4 #/1000gal yeast. Maintain temperature around 70°F for optimum fermentation rate to minimize the toxic effects of ethanol.
