Hi everyone,
I just made my first starter with liquid yeast (Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager). I've done three batches before this and all I've used up until now was dry yeast, so I don't have much experience with liquid. Today is brew day, and when I checked the starter this morning, it appears that there is a growth hugging the bottom of the bottle. It is hard to describe. It looks like an uneven layer that is rounded in several spots at the top and is surrounded by a very thin outlining of white. Above this is a nice, even layer of dark matter (I assume yeast) and another nice, even layer of lighter matter (which I also assume is yeast) Does this sound okay to everyone, or do I have an infection?
I will try to post a photo here in about an hour. My digital camera isn't working, but my brew buddy is bringing his over so I can take a picture and put it up here. Please tell me what you think! I really wanna brew today, so any input would be greatly GREATLY appreciated! I do have some Safale American Ale Yeast on hand, but I am trying to make a Vienna Lager so I don't wanna use that. Anyway, thanks a lot in advance, and like I said, I will try to get a picture up soon.
Peace,
Wes
[edit] - Here is the link for a photo -[2nd edit...new pic, not blurry]
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=18696467&imageID=1479199844
I just made my first starter with liquid yeast (Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager). I've done three batches before this and all I've used up until now was dry yeast, so I don't have much experience with liquid. Today is brew day, and when I checked the starter this morning, it appears that there is a growth hugging the bottom of the bottle. It is hard to describe. It looks like an uneven layer that is rounded in several spots at the top and is surrounded by a very thin outlining of white. Above this is a nice, even layer of dark matter (I assume yeast) and another nice, even layer of lighter matter (which I also assume is yeast) Does this sound okay to everyone, or do I have an infection?
I will try to post a photo here in about an hour. My digital camera isn't working, but my brew buddy is bringing his over so I can take a picture and put it up here. Please tell me what you think! I really wanna brew today, so any input would be greatly GREATLY appreciated! I do have some Safale American Ale Yeast on hand, but I am trying to make a Vienna Lager so I don't wanna use that. Anyway, thanks a lot in advance, and like I said, I will try to get a picture up soon.
Peace,
Wes
[edit] - Here is the link for a photo -[2nd edit...new pic, not blurry]
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=18696467&imageID=1479199844