SkyDog
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Broke pack two hours ago and it is not swelling. Should I ptich my backup dry yeast as a precaution.
Noob mistake Started batch before smacking smack pack
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Don't worry about it, you can pitch it without it swelling - it might take just a little bit longer for it to take off on fermentation. I did the same thing about 2 months ago, and I'm drinking a pint of quite possibly the best beer I've made thus far. RDWHAHB
ChshreCat
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And if you're not making a starter, you'll want to aerate your wort as much as you can to help with reproduction. Pour it, stir it dizzy and shake it like it owes you money!
SkyDog
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I have an aerator stone and a small fish pump to aerate with. Is 30 minutes a good time before pitching yeast? (I can't remember.)
