Question about when to pitch more yeast

[derekcw83]

So I brewed a big beer the other day. I am going on 34 hours right now, with only a few small little pea sized pockets of bubbles on top of the wort. When I say a few, I mean I can count about 6 or 7. I got a little higher than expected efficiency and ended up with 1.095 SG. Expected only 1.075-1.080. It's a heavily hopped DIPA. I used Omega DIPA Yeast and did not make a starter. Yes, I know the best way is to do so, but I am new to liquid yeast and my last one was a smack pack. This one wasn't. So... brewersfriend said I needed 152B cells, Omega pack says it has 150B, I figured I'd be fine without it.

At what point do I scratch the hopes of this yeast finishing the job and just pitch a pack of notty? I really wanted the aroma and flavor of this conan yeast though.

Or should I wait it out another day?

 

[beergolf]

A couple of things. Just give it more time now. It will eventually take off. If you are seeing signs of fermentation, it was just along lag time. I am guessing that it will start going soon. Im my experience Conan sometimes takes it time getting stared. THe first time I used it I noticed that it took it's time getting started.

In the future make a starter. It let's you know that the yeast is working. I make starters even for small beers just for peace of mind. It is just a good practice/habit to get into.

 

[derekcw83]

I've got active fermentation, showed up around 55 hours in, and its now full krausen at 67 hours, hopefully all will be ok

 

[ChelisHubby]

You will be fine I hope you have a blow off tube or allot of headspace!