j1gsaw
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Hey all.
3 days ago i batched a couple of pilseners, one using Wyeast 2247PC Euro lager
and the other with 2782PC Staro prague
I came home just then from a weekend away, and upon inspection, found the staro prague brew showing good signs of krausen, however the euro lager looks karked it, no signs whatsoever, no krausen, no (bubbling! lol, had to write it)
Both are sitting at 11deg.
Is it possible the euro lager failed? Date of manafacture was early NOV 09, so it couldnt be an age issue surely?
Only thing i did notice was the smack pack only got about a quarter swelled (in 3 hrs), before i pitched it.
I gave the brew a gentle swirl just then, but im thinking i might have to drop a couple of packets of swiss lager dried yeast in there, or saflager?
Or is it worth giving it another day to see if activity starts?
I Havent had a brew take longer then 2 days to fire, so its concerns me a bit.
Is it necessary to boil up a bit of dex/LME, cool it and add that when i put the new yeast in? Or will it be all good to just dump the new yeast straight in?
Cheers
3 days ago i batched a couple of pilseners, one using Wyeast 2247PC Euro lager
and the other with 2782PC Staro prague
I came home just then from a weekend away, and upon inspection, found the staro prague brew showing good signs of krausen, however the euro lager looks karked it, no signs whatsoever, no krausen, no (bubbling! lol, had to write it)
Both are sitting at 11deg.
Is it possible the euro lager failed? Date of manafacture was early NOV 09, so it couldnt be an age issue surely?
Only thing i did notice was the smack pack only got about a quarter swelled (in 3 hrs), before i pitched it.
I gave the brew a gentle swirl just then, but im thinking i might have to drop a couple of packets of swiss lager dried yeast in there, or saflager?
Or is it worth giving it another day to see if activity starts?
I Havent had a brew take longer then 2 days to fire, so its concerns me a bit.
Is it necessary to boil up a bit of dex/LME, cool it and add that when i put the new yeast in? Or will it be all good to just dump the new yeast straight in?
Cheers