I brewed up a batch of pale ale using Safale S-05.
I always make a quick starter when rehydrating dry yeast; 1 cup of tepid water with 2 tablespoons of honey. I pitch the yeast into the starter during the boil and by the time I pitch it into the wort there is nice activity in the starter.
I have brewed this same beer many times and I always see activity 12 - 24 hrs in. Not this time. There is no sign of activity and no krausen. Temp is about 65 degrees.
I have seen many similar posts here on HBT. Most end happily.
If there is no activity 36 hrs in, and the hydrometer hasn't moved can I re-pitch with more yeast or is this batch destined for the drain?
I always make a quick starter when rehydrating dry yeast; 1 cup of tepid water with 2 tablespoons of honey. I pitch the yeast into the starter during the boil and by the time I pitch it into the wort there is nice activity in the starter.
I have brewed this same beer many times and I always see activity 12 - 24 hrs in. Not this time. There is no sign of activity and no krausen. Temp is about 65 degrees.
I have seen many similar posts here on HBT. Most end happily.
If there is no activity 36 hrs in, and the hydrometer hasn't moved can I re-pitch with more yeast or is this batch destined for the drain?