Yeah. You want to "smack" the pack to break the plastic nutrient bubble about two hours or more before you pitch your yeast. This lets it get to room temperature and gives time for the yeast to multiply. You'll know the pack is ready because it swells all the way up.
My guess is that you'll...
Well, here's what I do, and I'd be interested to know if anyone sees any potential problems with it:
As I get new bottles I wash them in the dishwasher and keep them in the "brewery" until bottling time. About an hour or two before I bottle, I make a couple gallon solution of OneStep in the...