S SMOKEU Well-Known Member Joined May 27, 2009 Messages 370 Reaction score 23 Location NZ Jul 29, 2009 #1 What's the shortest lag time you've all had? I just pitched yeast into my ale with an OG of 1.076 and within 10 minutes it's bubbling, I've never had it happen so quick before.
What's the shortest lag time you've all had? I just pitched yeast into my ale with an OG of 1.076 and within 10 minutes it's bubbling, I've never had it happen so quick before.
K Kauai_Kahuna Well-Known Member Joined May 3, 2008 Messages 2,275 Reaction score 19 Location Hawaii Jul 29, 2009 #2 Did you add the yeast from a decanted one gallon starter?
Arkador Well-Known Member Joined Apr 16, 2009 Messages 1,700 Reaction score 20 Location Fort Worth, TX Jul 29, 2009 #3 my fastest was a 1.048 irish red with a 1qt starter. I had bubbles in about an hour.
david_42 Well-Known Member Joined Oct 8, 2005 Messages 25,581 Reaction score 196 Location Oak Grove Jul 29, 2009 #4 I've had action after 10 minutes, but that was pitching on a yeast cake. I guess if your starter was big enough, you'd see the same.
I've had action after 10 minutes, but that was pitching on a yeast cake. I guess if your starter was big enough, you'd see the same.