Julez
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Hi all,
I searched some past posts and found a few answers to my question, but unsure what remedial action to take in case my yeast doesn't end up firing....
My second time using liquid yeast. First time, after smacking the pack it swelled within 2-3 hours. This latest pack I smacked on the morning of brew day, which I now know is too late, as in this case it did not swell. The pack is 2 months old. I pitched it anyway, after having smacked the pack and letting it sit there for about 5hrs of inactivity. Next time I will make a starter...
Anyway, about 40hrs have passed with no activity. The wort looks fine and I haven't opened the lid at all to mess with it, so no visible signs of infection so far. I haven't taken a gravity reading yet since my inital OG reading, so will do this tonight too.
I know I could be waiting another day yet from other posts I've read, but if it STILL doesn't activate at that point, what should I do? Repitch a fresh and proven batch of yeast? If so, how long should I wait before doing this? Are there any other measures I can take to encourage the yeast to the dinner table?
Cheers
I searched some past posts and found a few answers to my question, but unsure what remedial action to take in case my yeast doesn't end up firing....
My second time using liquid yeast. First time, after smacking the pack it swelled within 2-3 hours. This latest pack I smacked on the morning of brew day, which I now know is too late, as in this case it did not swell. The pack is 2 months old. I pitched it anyway, after having smacked the pack and letting it sit there for about 5hrs of inactivity. Next time I will make a starter...
Anyway, about 40hrs have passed with no activity. The wort looks fine and I haven't opened the lid at all to mess with it, so no visible signs of infection so far. I haven't taken a gravity reading yet since my inital OG reading, so will do this tonight too.
I know I could be waiting another day yet from other posts I've read, but if it STILL doesn't activate at that point, what should I do? Repitch a fresh and proven batch of yeast? If so, how long should I wait before doing this? Are there any other measures I can take to encourage the yeast to the dinner table?
Cheers