DrVertebrae
Well-Known Member
I started a five gallon batch pitched with White Labs Liquid California V Ale Yeast which was recommended for this particular brew. Its Hop Scare IPA from Midwest Supplies.
I pitched it at exactly 70F 36 hours ago. There is no activity but this morning there was at least some beginning of growth on the top.
Is this yeast a mistake? I read the reviews on the White Labs website and there were plenty of bad ones. They also suggest "rousing" it after a few days to get it to complete its job. How does one "rouse" the yeast? Stir? Swirl? Rack to another container? I guess I could do that but I generally don't use secondary fermentors.
I pitched it at exactly 70F 36 hours ago. There is no activity but this morning there was at least some beginning of growth on the top.
Is this yeast a mistake? I read the reviews on the White Labs website and there were plenty of bad ones. They also suggest "rousing" it after a few days to get it to complete its job. How does one "rouse" the yeast? Stir? Swirl? Rack to another container? I guess I could do that but I generally don't use secondary fermentors.