Cultivated yeast

[desertlizardking]

I used a cultivated yeast on a avalanche clone. The yeast was from about a month ago. It was kept in a mason jar sealed in the fridge. When I pitched the yeast the temp was about 69. It's been all most 24 hours with no movement, should I pitch some regular yeast. If so what implications could I have from all ready having the old yeast in there?

 

[Backslide]

A month isn't that "old" give it time to work...

 

[desertlizardking]

Thank you. The first half of this yeast worked really quick that's why I was worried. I'm leaving tomorrow for a week. If it doesn't take I can make my wife do it lol

 

[CA_Mouse]

If you didn't let the slurry warm up before you pitched it, they are going to start slow. There will also be a growth phase like making a starter. I would only be worried if there is no activity after 18-24 hours.

 

[desertlizardking]

I'm getting real close to the 24 hour mark. There is no sign at all.

 

[desertlizardking]

I have a fresh packet of yeast just in case

 

[desertlizardking]

Oh and it warmed up for about 5 hours before

 

[CA_Mouse]

You did oxygenate your wort, correct? If not, it could take upwards of 36 hours before you would see any activity.