onipar
Well-Known Member
I've read a few posts about this, but wanted to ask a specific question. First, the details:
It's a Wyeast 3068 pack. It was a new package, only a few weeks old. I had it in the fridge the whole time. I smacked it the night before I was going to brew. The next morning it hadn't swelled, so I smacked it a few more times to be sure. By time the brew was done, it still hadn't swelled.
It did seem like it got a little bigger, but it's hard to tell. I held it up to my ear after swishing it around and heard sizzling inside...not sure if that means much.
I would have made a starter (and now I wish I had!!!), but I was afraid if I over pitched I wouldn't get the nice esters for the Dunkelweizen I made. I'm probably misinformed on that front anyway, so let's ignore that for now...
Anyway, I went ahead and pitched the yeast. The nutrient pack was broken. It's been 24 hours with no noticeable activity.
How long should I wait before pitching a different yeast?
The only other yeast I have is a dry packet of Windsor, and I REALLY don't won't to use it unless I absolutely have to. LHBS is an hour away and I don't have the time to get there.
Thanks!
It's a Wyeast 3068 pack. It was a new package, only a few weeks old. I had it in the fridge the whole time. I smacked it the night before I was going to brew. The next morning it hadn't swelled, so I smacked it a few more times to be sure. By time the brew was done, it still hadn't swelled.
It did seem like it got a little bigger, but it's hard to tell. I held it up to my ear after swishing it around and heard sizzling inside...not sure if that means much.
I would have made a starter (and now I wish I had!!!), but I was afraid if I over pitched I wouldn't get the nice esters for the Dunkelweizen I made. I'm probably misinformed on that front anyway, so let's ignore that for now...
Anyway, I went ahead and pitched the yeast. The nutrient pack was broken. It's been 24 hours with no noticeable activity.
How long should I wait before pitching a different yeast?
The only other yeast I have is a dry packet of Windsor, and I REALLY don't won't to use it unless I absolutely have to. LHBS is an hour away and I don't have the time to get there.
Thanks!