hankisanerd
Well-Known Member
I pitched Wyeast Ringwood Ale about 24 hours ago. I have no activity. How long should I wait before pitching a different yeast?
did you make a starter?
pitching temp?
current temp?
Did you read the thread about visible fermentation sometimes taking 72+ hours to start?
I'd give it at least two more days, then if you're still concerned, take a hydro reading and see how it differs from your OG. If it's still the same, you could add more yeast.
I didn't make a starter, only the slap pack. The pitch temp was 69deg O.G. 1.047. Current temp 68deg. I didn't see the thread, but I am reading it now.
Did the slap pack swell? If you so, you should have viable yeast; it may just take a little longer without the starter because your pitch count may be a little low (I know they say you can pitch into less than 1.060 without a starter, but I never do).
It swelled about 1/2 way, but it was 5hrs. I never done starters when using slap packs, always with dry yeast.
Well, guess what? 45hrs after pitching, it has finally started. It is a very lazy bugger.
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