ImNewToBrew
Well-Known Member
I took my Wyeast 1098 directly out of the fridge last night and broke the smack pack and put it on counter. This morning, the pack is only partially inflated. My intention was to make a starter this morning, but I realized I did not have any DME.
A couple of questions:
1) Should I have let the package come to room temperature before smacking?
2) I'm brewing an IPA with OG of 1.065, I'm worried that I might have damaged the yeast and it won't reach my FG of 1.017.
Should I scrap this one and go out and buy a dry yeast pack (can't get another liquid yeast on saturday here)?
Is it likely there is nothing wrong at all and I'm just being a paranoid newbie?
A couple of questions:
1) Should I have let the package come to room temperature before smacking?
2) I'm brewing an IPA with OG of 1.065, I'm worried that I might have damaged the yeast and it won't reach my FG of 1.017.
Should I scrap this one and go out and buy a dry yeast pack (can't get another liquid yeast on saturday here)?
Is it likely there is nothing wrong at all and I'm just being a paranoid newbie?