beyonder74
Well-Known Member
I made my first yeast starter yesterday and I am questioning if I did it correctly. I boiled 400ml of water and 1/4 cup of light DME for 15 minutes. I rapidly cooled it to 75 degrees and pitched the vial of White Labs WLP300 Hefeweizen Ale. It has been sitting in the flask for 27 hours and I have not seen any activity. I had an airlock on it for about 16 hours then I removed it and put some foil loosely on it.
Have I done something wrong? I though I should have some activity so I could pitch it after 24 hours of making the starter. The vial of yeast said it was good until the end of December, so I hope that is not the problem.
Any suggestions on my next steps?
Thanks.
Have I done something wrong? I though I should have some activity so I could pitch it after 24 hours of making the starter. The vial of yeast said it was good until the end of December, so I hope that is not the problem.
Any suggestions on my next steps?
Thanks.