WeaselEstateBrewery
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Variation on "is my brew fermenting yet" :huh:
I have only just got into splitting yeast into vials and then creating starters. Have been speaking with other brewers, and referencing Wolfy's guide which is very good.
I created a lager starter recently, which when pitched didn't kick off and the brew became infected and I dont want this to occur again. I am using Munich Lager yeast from a vial (originally split 1 x Wyeast pack over 4 vials). I think the Wyeast pack was in my fridge for about a month.
I created a 500ml starter from DME, OG was roughly 1.040. Let it cool to room temp, pitched yeast and put it on the stirplate overnight. 17 hours later and the gravity is about 1.039 and there is very little bubbling; the gravity difference could even be from the different wort temps in my refractometer. I have seen pics from others that show crazy frothing activity, and was wondering if by now (17 hours later) I should see more vigorous activity? I was expecting that tonight I would be adding another 1.5L DME and stepping up the starter to 2L but it doesn't seem like it will be ready.
From your experience, how long do starters take to kick off? I have created about 5 starters from ale yeasts which have taken off nicely (using the entire Wyeast pack). Contemplating adding another vial, or starting over again with 2 vials. OR should I be patient and wait longer?
I have only just got into splitting yeast into vials and then creating starters. Have been speaking with other brewers, and referencing Wolfy's guide which is very good.
I created a lager starter recently, which when pitched didn't kick off and the brew became infected and I dont want this to occur again. I am using Munich Lager yeast from a vial (originally split 1 x Wyeast pack over 4 vials). I think the Wyeast pack was in my fridge for about a month.
I created a 500ml starter from DME, OG was roughly 1.040. Let it cool to room temp, pitched yeast and put it on the stirplate overnight. 17 hours later and the gravity is about 1.039 and there is very little bubbling; the gravity difference could even be from the different wort temps in my refractometer. I have seen pics from others that show crazy frothing activity, and was wondering if by now (17 hours later) I should see more vigorous activity? I was expecting that tonight I would be adding another 1.5L DME and stepping up the starter to 2L but it doesn't seem like it will be ready.
From your experience, how long do starters take to kick off? I have created about 5 starters from ale yeasts which have taken off nicely (using the entire Wyeast pack). Contemplating adding another vial, or starting over again with 2 vials. OR should I be patient and wait longer?