My smack pack did not inflate before I pitched it into the starter. It is a wyeast lager I think it's the 2112 (its at home). It's been two days and doesn't look anything like my denny's favorite starter I made on my last beer.
It seems like there might be some activity, but in comparison, when I swished the denny's favorite, it would bubble over if I shook it to much. This one barely looks like there was 1/4" of bubbles and no chance of shaking up until bubbles over.
If my smack pack did not activate, is it probably dead? Possibly got too hot in my car? Or are the yeasts that different that it doesn't foam up after aeration?
This is my 2nd yeast starter at 1.6 l in 2l erlenmeyer with 6.4 oz dme and 3/8 teaspoon yeast nutrients added near end of boil (forgot about it).