Hey all -- I took a shot at harvesting some (California Ale) yeast in a prior 5 Gallon batch which I used to pitch in my next American Pale Ale 5G batch. My first problem here is that I didn't prepare a starter with the harvested yeast (note to self: ALWAYS prepare a starter with harvested yeast). In my quest to correct my error made a day earlier, I gathered the remaining harvested yeast I had on hand and prepared a 2 liter starter and let sit on stir plate for 24 hrs.
It had shown 'some' activity but not nearly as much as if this were done using a new pack of yeast. After the 24 hour period, I pitched it to the wort. 20 hours later, there is 'some' fermentation activity, I can see pressure building by the slight bending upwards of the bucket lid. Not much activity happening in the airlock. (One thing to note is I am using the one-piece airlock for this batch which I hardly ever use).
Would appreciate getting some opinions on whether I am OK, or if I should just pitch additional package of yeast.
Thanks in advance.
It had shown 'some' activity but not nearly as much as if this were done using a new pack of yeast. After the 24 hour period, I pitched it to the wort. 20 hours later, there is 'some' fermentation activity, I can see pressure building by the slight bending upwards of the bucket lid. Not much activity happening in the airlock. (One thing to note is I am using the one-piece airlock for this batch which I hardly ever use).
Would appreciate getting some opinions on whether I am OK, or if I should just pitch additional package of yeast.
Thanks in advance.