jerkstore
Well-Known Member
Let me preface this by saying in hindsight I think the yeast wasn't activated when I pitched it. I'm just looking for direction, rather than me blindly guessing what to do.
1- Used a WYeast Smack pack(2278). (no starter)
this was my first lager and I noticed it wasn't as swollen as the Ale smackpacks, but I assumed maybe it was just a lager thing.
So 4 days later, the wort is holding at 55 degrees as designed, but I have no action in the lock, and the hygrometer is reading no change.
Question, Is there a way to get it started with whats already in place? take it out of 55? Get new Yeast, start it and repitch? Ideas? Thanks.
Lesson learned on starters I guess...
1- Used a WYeast Smack pack(2278). (no starter)
this was my first lager and I noticed it wasn't as swollen as the Ale smackpacks, but I assumed maybe it was just a lager thing.
So 4 days later, the wort is holding at 55 degrees as designed, but I have no action in the lock, and the hygrometer is reading no change.
Question, Is there a way to get it started with whats already in place? take it out of 55? Get new Yeast, start it and repitch? Ideas? Thanks.
Lesson learned on starters I guess...