First yeast starter...

[ccm414]

First shot in a long time of making a yeast starter. I have a stir plate and flask. I'm starting an English Ale Yeast by White Labs. I made a bade wort with extra light dme (1 quart with an OG of 1.040). It's been spinning on the plate for about 3 hours.
My question is, what should I expect to see happen? It looks exactly the same as when I started it on the stir plate. What should I expect to happen/ how do I know it's working?

Thanks!
ccm414

 

[AmandaK]

Check it: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/time-lapse-video-yeast-starter-225969/

Give it time. Once you get krausen on it, it's good to go.

 

[Misplaced_Canuck]

Not all yeast create krausen while stirring on the stir plate (FYI).

M_C

 

[greatschmaltez]

You'll get enough bubbles to cover the vortex and maybe a quarter inch on the side... Don't worry.