M Mjkielec Member Joined Feb 21, 2011 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Location Rochester Apr 16, 2011 #1 I smacked my liquid yeast last night at 6 pm. By 9 pm it was fully expanded. I won't be pitching till ~3 pm today. Is 21 hour wait time ok between smack and pitch? Thanks, Mark
I smacked my liquid yeast last night at 6 pm. By 9 pm it was fully expanded. I won't be pitching till ~3 pm today. Is 21 hour wait time ok between smack and pitch? Thanks, Mark
marnel Well-Known Member Joined Oct 13, 2008 Messages 155 Reaction score 1 Location Hagerstown Apr 16, 2011 #2 Yes it doesn't really do anything other than confirm the yeast are healthy ank ok to pitch.
Ralelen Well-Known Member Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 166 Reaction score 1 Location West Hartford Apr 16, 2011 #3 You could have done a starter in that time rather than leave it in the smack pack.
