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I’ll be checking the SG this evening. If there aren’t positive changes by tomorrow evening, should I consider a different yeast?

It is covered, with an airlock. I just meant if I looked for a minute or two, no bubbles were coming through the airlock. I’ll give this a shot tonight when I get home!

Well, no bubbles this morning. Stirred again and covered again. In hindsight, I should have chosen a less finicky yeast.

Okay, got more Lalvin 71B. Got it in 2 oz of water at 100 degree fahrenheit ( two different instructions- packet says 95-98, online instructions say 104 *shrug* ). Letting sit for 20 minutes, then I guess I will slowly bring it down to 70 degrees, and pitch it into the must. I also bought more...

Edit: Wait, I double checked the Lalvin 71B instructions and it says 20 seconds, which is what I did. 95 degrees, for 20 seconds, stirring, then pitched into must. Either way, should I add more yeast? Should I have seen bubbles by now?

1 packet (good for 5 gallons) of Lalvin 71B. I followed the instructions on the packet to heat it at water about 95 degrees for 20 seconds, mixed, then pitched into the must. Not sure what temp the must is. Apartment has been between 65 and 71 over the last few days. Yes, I added yeast...

Okay so I made a batch a few years ago and wanted to try again. So, I found a good strawberry recipe and the wife and I threw it all together Friday night. A few hiccups (I rinsed after using Star San, finger touched the must while stirring) but worse things have happened. So, we originally...