I tried my first Wyeast smack pack with a starter and I'm not sure of the results. I tried to locate the inner packet and I thought I gave it several good whacks but was unable to determine if I had actually broken it. I waited maybe 2 hours and saw no swelling. I continued with the starter...
Is there any benefit to using Weyermann LME over any other LME?
For instance, is there any reason one shouldn't use any other brand wheat LME to replace Weyermann Bavarian Hefeweizen liquid wheat malt extract? Would it be any less of a hefeweizen?