gbevs
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I just did a partygyle (two beers from one mash) and my main beer was a clone of Great Divide Yeti. This is my 15th beer and about my 12th all grain. Up until now all has gone well. I am experiencing some fermenting difficulties. Not sure what it is, lag, whatever. My theory (based on good old John Palmer's notes) is: "the yeast were re-hydrated in really warm water (105¡F) and then pitched to a much cooler wort (65¡F), the large difference in temperature can thermally shock the yeast and cause a longer lag time as they adjust." Basically I'm seeing no bubbling activity on either beer but both seem to be okay, nonetheless I'm concerned. I went a ahead and transferred the second beer, an ale, to a glass carboy (don't ask me why), it had a gravity of 1.010. My Yeti clone doesn't have much of a 'head' on it and no bubbling. I usually get real good action on my fermenters and it is at perfect temperature (68 degrees-70 degrees). I pitched three packs of Safale dry yeast which I hydrated on this mutha. This is the first time I went this route, I usually do a starter from Smack Pack or just Smack Pack. Should I pitch another yeast, just be patient, or what?