Like the title says, I'm using a lager yeast for the first time (wyeast pilsen lager smackpack). Activated the pack as directed, and by the time I was ready to pitch there was very little swelling in the pouch. I've only used wyeast once and that thing was ready to burst by the time I pitched. Not the case this time, and I'm concerned that the batch is weak. The manufacture date is 14 June 2011.
I pitched yesterday, OG was a bit high - 1.058 - keeping it at about 60 deg for about 12 hrs, then moved it to my basement where it's about 55 deg. I've read that the activity is slower, but I've seen absolutely nothing so far. How long should I wait before I decide to re-pitch? Thanks!
I pitched yesterday, OG was a bit high - 1.058 - keeping it at about 60 deg for about 12 hrs, then moved it to my basement where it's about 55 deg. I've read that the activity is slower, but I've seen absolutely nothing so far. How long should I wait before I decide to re-pitch? Thanks!