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    Perpetually long lag times with starters....

    1) Agreed - I've been trying to avoid oxygen exposure, but I'll pull a sample and test gravity as soon as I get home 2) Batch size is ~ 5.5gal 3) I've been looking into oxygen systems, but thus far have been aerating using a drill + stirring stick 4) I pitched WLP002, per White Labs...
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    Perpetually long lag times with starters....

    Yep - I'm still using standard plastic buckets. I'll try Mr. Malty next time and give it a few extra days, I mostly suck at planning ahead and decide on Friday or Saturday that it's going to be a brew weekend. I'll do my best to embrace the lag.... damn it's hard though! I appreciate the...
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    Perpetually long lag times with starters....

    I've been brewing for a about 2 years now and have recently moved into liquid yeasts with starters for all of my brews. The forum suggests this should help kickstart fermentation, validate yeast health, etc., etc., but I'm finding I can't get any signs of fermentation for at least 24 hours. I...
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