Surface_Tension
Well-Known Member
I'm tried the AHBS bavarian hefeweizen and made a few mistakes.
I didn't really aerate the wort other than the splashing through the funnel into the carboy.
I also tried to proof the dry yeast (per John Palmer which I now know is not necessary) but didn't see any activity but pitched anyway since I didn't have any extra packs. I only used one pack (Danstar Munich) too; yes I know I should go ahead and use two.
It has been 36 hours and no activity yet, which I know isn't all that long, but the batches I've done so far have been from a liquid yeast starter and have taken off pretty fast.
My questions are:
Should I go ahead and repitch dry yeast, one pack or two?
Should I aerate when I repitch? I've got access to O2 and could bubble some in the carboy without too much trouble.
If no dry yeast is available should I try a liquid yeast, like a Wheast 3068? I'm pretty sure the LHBS has that, but doesn't open until tomorrow (today is Sunday).
I know I'm being a little impatient, but I've really developed a taste for the hefe and am hoping this one turns out good. I'm trying Edworts hefe next.
Please be gentle, I'm a newbie...obviously LOL
Dave
I didn't really aerate the wort other than the splashing through the funnel into the carboy.
I also tried to proof the dry yeast (per John Palmer which I now know is not necessary) but didn't see any activity but pitched anyway since I didn't have any extra packs. I only used one pack (Danstar Munich) too; yes I know I should go ahead and use two.
It has been 36 hours and no activity yet, which I know isn't all that long, but the batches I've done so far have been from a liquid yeast starter and have taken off pretty fast.
My questions are:
Should I go ahead and repitch dry yeast, one pack or two?
Should I aerate when I repitch? I've got access to O2 and could bubble some in the carboy without too much trouble.
If no dry yeast is available should I try a liquid yeast, like a Wheast 3068? I'm pretty sure the LHBS has that, but doesn't open until tomorrow (today is Sunday).
I know I'm being a little impatient, but I've really developed a taste for the hefe and am hoping this one turns out good. I'm trying Edworts hefe next.
Please be gentle, I'm a newbie...obviously LOL
Dave