Happy New Year to all!
Need a little help on two subjects please.
This is only my second attempt to make a starter. My first was for a pale ale and worked awesome. I am somewhat confused/concerned my lager starter may have failed.
I made a 1.5 L starter and placed it in the fridge to cool. After the starter flask was cool to the touch I placed it onto the stir plate and started the whirlpool.
I had left the WLP940 sitting out to warm to room temp which is about 68*. I had it stored in the fridge that I store my kegs. Since I have a pale ale on keg, the fridge is around 40-ish.
Once the pure pitch yeast no longer felt cold, I kneaded the pack to mix contents per instructions. I then pitched to the starter. I pitched in the early evening and really felt I would have a mess to clean this morning.
I have not gotten the results similar to the yeast for the ale. It actually built a Krausen and turned to the color of over milked coffee. This has remained much darker and I never saw a krausen form. Could have while I was sleeping, not sure though. I have removed from the stir plate and placed the starter in the fridge to see if I get yeast separation. I am also attaching a photo for inspection and suggestions. Maybe I am just being paranoid. Hope so, gives me reason to tap on that ale keg! LOL
My other concern, I made the wort yesterday while I was waiting for the starter. If the starter is dead or bad, it will take several days to get another yeast pack. I have the wort in the fermenter with the airlock in place. How long can I keep the wort in the fermenter?
I apologize for such a lengthy post but I want to be sure I gave you as many facts as possible.
Any comments, suggestions will always be appreciated! Thanks
Need a little help on two subjects please.
This is only my second attempt to make a starter. My first was for a pale ale and worked awesome. I am somewhat confused/concerned my lager starter may have failed.
I made a 1.5 L starter and placed it in the fridge to cool. After the starter flask was cool to the touch I placed it onto the stir plate and started the whirlpool.
I had left the WLP940 sitting out to warm to room temp which is about 68*. I had it stored in the fridge that I store my kegs. Since I have a pale ale on keg, the fridge is around 40-ish.
Once the pure pitch yeast no longer felt cold, I kneaded the pack to mix contents per instructions. I then pitched to the starter. I pitched in the early evening and really felt I would have a mess to clean this morning.
I have not gotten the results similar to the yeast for the ale. It actually built a Krausen and turned to the color of over milked coffee. This has remained much darker and I never saw a krausen form. Could have while I was sleeping, not sure though. I have removed from the stir plate and placed the starter in the fridge to see if I get yeast separation. I am also attaching a photo for inspection and suggestions. Maybe I am just being paranoid. Hope so, gives me reason to tap on that ale keg! LOL
My other concern, I made the wort yesterday while I was waiting for the starter. If the starter is dead or bad, it will take several days to get another yeast pack. I have the wort in the fermenter with the airlock in place. How long can I keep the wort in the fermenter?
I apologize for such a lengthy post but I want to be sure I gave you as many facts as possible.
Any comments, suggestions will always be appreciated! Thanks