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10-23-2009, 11:01 PM
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Wyeast Ringwood Ale
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I pitched Wyeast Ringwood Ale about 24 hours ago. I have no activity. How long should I wait before pitching a different yeast?
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10-23-2009, 11:05 PM
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did you make a starter?
pitching temp?
current temp?
Did you read the thread about visible fermentation sometimes taking 72+ hours to start?
I'd give it at least two more days, then if you're still concerned, take a hydro reading and see how it differs from your OG. If it's still the same, you could add more yeast.
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10-23-2009, 11:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AZ_IPA
did you make a starter?
pitching temp?
current temp?
Did you read the thread about visible fermentation sometimes taking 72+ hours to start?
I'd give it at least two more days, then if you're still concerned, take a hydro reading and see how it differs from your OG. If it's still the same, you could add more yeast.
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I didn't make a starter, only the slap pack. The pitch temp was 69deg O.G. 1.047. Current temp 68deg. I didn't see the thread, but I am reading it now.
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10-23-2009, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hankisanerd
I didn't make a starter, only the slap pack. The pitch temp was 69deg O.G. 1.047. Current temp 68deg. I didn't see the thread, but I am reading it now.
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Did the slap pack swell? If you so, you should have viable yeast; it may just take a little longer without the starter because your pitch count may be a little low (I know they say you can pitch into less than 1.060 without a starter, but I never do). |
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10-23-2009, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by AZ_IPA
Did the slap pack swell? If you so, you should have viable yeast; it may just take a little longer without the starter because your pitch count may be a little low (I know they say you can pitch into less than 1.060 without a starter, but I never do).
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It swelled about 1/2 way, but it was 5hrs. I never done starters when using slap packs, always with dry yeast.
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10-24-2009, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by hankisanerd
It swelled about 1/2 way, but it was 5hrs. I never done starters when using slap packs, always with dry yeast.
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10-24-2009, 01:21 AM
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You shouldn't even start to worry until 60-72 hours after pitching a non-startered liquid yeast. Sit tight, let the yeast do their thing, and don't worry about it 'til Sunday, at least.
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10-24-2009, 11:44 PM
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Well, guess what? 45hrs after pitching, it has finally started. It is a very lazy bugger.
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10-25-2009, 03:08 AM
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Well it does happen from time to time for sure. I find it amazing that the beers that give you the biggest scares tend to be your best tasting ones 
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10-25-2009, 03:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hankisanerd
Well, guess what? 45hrs after pitching, it has finally started. It is a very lazy bugger.
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Making a starter eases your frustration in the future.
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