yeastbound
Active Member
Hey guys,
I boiled a 5 gallon batch of our Bock on Friday evening. I pitched one Activator pack of Bohemian Lager.
1. When I ordered this yeast, I neglected to order an ice pack and it was noticeably warm when I received it. I put it in the fridge and didn't think anything else of it. When I smacked it (about 90 minutes prior to pitching), I got no swell whatsoever. So I'm thinking my yeast may have been toast.
2. Since I don't have my external temp controller for my lagering chest yet, I cranked the temp all the way down on my garage fridge and stuck the bucket in there. I know this is usually not a good idea, but I didn't have another option, and this has worked in a pinch for me before.
It's been four + days and so far I've got nada in terms of fermentation. My temp controller shows up on Friday. I can run to the LHBS and buy another pack of yeast.
Can this batch be saved?
I boiled a 5 gallon batch of our Bock on Friday evening. I pitched one Activator pack of Bohemian Lager.
1. When I ordered this yeast, I neglected to order an ice pack and it was noticeably warm when I received it. I put it in the fridge and didn't think anything else of it. When I smacked it (about 90 minutes prior to pitching), I got no swell whatsoever. So I'm thinking my yeast may have been toast.
2. Since I don't have my external temp controller for my lagering chest yet, I cranked the temp all the way down on my garage fridge and stuck the bucket in there. I know this is usually not a good idea, but I didn't have another option, and this has worked in a pinch for me before.
It's been four + days and so far I've got nada in terms of fermentation. My temp controller shows up on Friday. I can run to the LHBS and buy another pack of yeast.
Can this batch be saved?