I did a starter, and the starter was not very active, barely detectable. Did produce some effervescence when I shook it, but looked generally flat. Subtle bready odor as per the usual. Pitched 17 hours ago into a Belgian Wit OG 1.041 and no signs of activity. Well-aerated when pitched, and gave it a little shake before bed and again this morning. Have not taken a gravity reading yet, seems too early, but that would probably give me my answer to questions below....
I'm on a bit of a deadline and wondering if it is too soon to apply some insurance and pitch a fresh vial, or wait it out and keep to my original temperature ramp-up plan??
Anyone else have a slow-start with this one? I don't remember that being an issue with previous batches of same, but that was years ago now.
I'm on a bit of a deadline and wondering if it is too soon to apply some insurance and pitch a fresh vial, or wait it out and keep to my original temperature ramp-up plan??
Anyone else have a slow-start with this one? I don't remember that being an issue with previous batches of same, but that was years ago now.