I am making a red ale (brewers best) and opted for the white labs WLP008. I made my starter on Friday afternoon (this is my first starter BTW). It has been kept between 68-70 and there is not much activity. There is minimal foam - doesn't even cover half the surface of the wort. It appears to be a slow start. The yeast had a May use by date.
Today (Sunday) is my brew day, otherwise I won't be able to get to it during the week. Should I just pitch the whole starter as it is now and hope for the best? or use the dry yeast that came with the kit?
I - in true noobie fashion (3rd brew) - am impatient, and realise i probably should have made my starter a day or two earlier. Advice is much appreciated
Today (Sunday) is my brew day, otherwise I won't be able to get to it during the week. Should I just pitch the whole starter as it is now and hope for the best? or use the dry yeast that came with the kit?
I - in true noobie fashion (3rd brew) - am impatient, and realise i probably should have made my starter a day or two earlier. Advice is much appreciated