Does no visible fermentation mean I have a bad batch?

I have a 1-gallon kit from the Brooklyn Brew Shop (don't laugh; I'm a total n00b). I have a batch of the Chestnut Brown fermenting -- but there is no visible fermentation at all. While I had the blow-off tube connected there was clearly fermentation, but no longer.

Is this a clear indication of a bad batch?

EDIT: The batch is 1 week into the fermentation (out of a recommended 2 weeks) and it's currently 57°F. When I took off the airlock to check the temperature, there was nothing unusual about the smell.

Topic brown fermentation homebrew

Category Mac

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I agree with Baka's answer and Brechez's comments. And as with all "is this done" type of questions, would recommend getting a hydrometer. Also never be apologetic for how big of batches you are doing or where you got them. We all started somewhere and starting is the most important part.

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You're probably doing alright. That is a little bit cool for an ale, but the most active part of fermentation is usually done in 3-5 days. The extra few days is for the yeast to go back and clean up some by-products that they left over from the initial fermentation period, and for them to settle out of suspension.

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