discokid2k
Well-Known Member
So I hesitated posting this but I am getting worried. I made a 1l starter for a belgian ale of mine using WLP500. I have read that this particular yeast is a slow to start strain. At this point over 36 hrs into the "ferment" of the starter, there is no action.
I know that this strain has issues and I have used it before with no problems, in fact previous experience gave me an explosive ferment...literally. This time however, I have pushed back my brew day and can only push it back one more day. But 1/2 the way through with no activity and I am getting worried?
I know what experience says: be patient, no action means nothing, give it time....I could just as easily buy another vial today. The one in question has been in my fridge for a month but did not expire until september. What is the general consensus out there? Buy one more to be safe or wait until the full 72 hrs are up?
I know that this strain has issues and I have used it before with no problems, in fact previous experience gave me an explosive ferment...literally. This time however, I have pushed back my brew day and can only push it back one more day. But 1/2 the way through with no activity and I am getting worried?
I know what experience says: be patient, no action means nothing, give it time....I could just as easily buy another vial today. The one in question has been in my fridge for a month but did not expire until september. What is the general consensus out there? Buy one more to be safe or wait until the full 72 hrs are up?