The Bone2
Well-Known Member
I am a nOOb. Probably, no definitely too new to criticize....
But, I had a snafu with my Wyeast last night. I smacked the pack just as I have in the past. Felt around for the little pouch, pinched it with both hands, and then smacked it several times.
The package expanded a bit, but not as much as it has in the past. No problem, I've read many times here.
So, pitched the yeast, and could still feel the pouch inside. So cut open the package and sure enough, I hadn't broken the pouch. It looked like there were actually two pouches together. Anyway, I cut that open and poured it into my wort. I didn't think it would hurt, nor help, much, either way.
On the other hand, no smacking with White Labs. Your thoughts?
But, I had a snafu with my Wyeast last night. I smacked the pack just as I have in the past. Felt around for the little pouch, pinched it with both hands, and then smacked it several times.
The package expanded a bit, but not as much as it has in the past. No problem, I've read many times here.
So, pitched the yeast, and could still feel the pouch inside. So cut open the package and sure enough, I hadn't broken the pouch. It looked like there were actually two pouches together. Anyway, I cut that open and poured it into my wort. I didn't think it would hurt, nor help, much, either way.
On the other hand, no smacking with White Labs. Your thoughts?