Dead yeast cells?

[Charlieatthedisco]

To make a long story short i Brewed a batch yesterday, American ipa and the batch and yet to show any signs of bubbling through the airlock. I checked the yeast tube and the date showed an expiration of 12-5-11!! It has been about 24 hours now. Can I purchase some new yeast and re-pitch? Or is the batch a waste??

 

[Charlieatthedisco]

I should mention that I did pitch the yeast at the proper temp

 

[Golddiggie]

Wait 72 hours before it's 'safe' to assume the yeast was dead. 24 hours is not nearly enough time. For all you know they could be going at it like rabbits in the fermenter, but haven't reproduced enough for you to see. Put on some Barry White and let them have some quality time.

 

[Charlieatthedisco]

I substituted hall & oates with barry white and it finally started a fermentation!

 

[Golddiggie]

I substituted hall & oates with barry white and it finally started a fermentation!

Sure they weren't trying to escape??

 

[Revvy]

Your yeast is just a few days expired, that's hardly anything.

Read this to put it in perspective.

 

[Charlieatthedisco]

Revvy, thanks for the link. How exactly do you make a starter? For future reference

 

[Revvy]

 

[godofcheese]

Great picture! I am actually making a starter of some washed french saison yeast that is over a year old. I expect it to be just fine.