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Message: <blockquote data-quote="glenwal" data-source="post: 913438" data-attributes="member: 18428">I think thats the first time i've ever seen that suggested on AHB.  The normal suggestion is to throw out the instructions <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue    :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> Totally agree with Mark though, just sprinkle the yeast on top until you have a bit more experience up your sleve.In addition IGNORE THE AIRLOCK.  It seems you've done some reading on here (judging by your other posts - eg asking about STCs and temp control), yet you've missed one of the most basic topics thats posted here constantly <_< .  There are 1,000 reasons that the airlock might not be bubbling - ranging from basic things like the lid not being 100% sealed, to more exotic situations involving cats.  Just leave it be, and take a gravity reading in a weeks time.  Then leave it a few more days and take another reading.  If they are the same - leave it another week before bottling (notice the common theme - its all about leaving it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> )edit: Also, 11 hours isn't much time, even 24hrs lag time isn't unusual</blockquote>