Step Starter issue

[ejf063]

So I've done multiple starters before, but this is the first step starter 'm doing. I am using Wyeast 1028 had a liter starter with an estimated starting gravity of 1.037. Let it spin for 24 hours. I decanted and started step 2. For giggles, I checked the gravity of the decanted wort and it was 1.05. So i must have boiled too hard.
That's not the issue. The issue is it appears the yeast didn't eat any sugar. Granted it was an older pack, 04/26/208 but i've pitched older and never had a problem. Is it still sleeping? Step two should be spinning for 36 hours. I did add nutrient to this starter. any reassurance would be helpful.
Thanks.

 

[btcost]

Did you cold crash the first starter before decanting?

If not, you might have thrown out all the healthiest yeast that was still in suspension of the primary starter.

I always cold crash my step starters. I do them a lot as I brew 11 gallon lagers!

 

[ejf063]

Did you cold crash the first starter before decanting?

If not, you might have thrown out all the healthiest yeast that was still in suspension of the primary starter.

I always cold crash my step starters. I do them a lot as I brew 11 gallon lagers!

Yeah. I cold crashed and decanted. I took the gravity reading from the decanted liquid. no dice.

 

[btcost]

Sometimes yeast just lets you down.

Sounds like your process is good. Only thing I can think of is maybe heat shock? The new wort was too hot compared to the chilled yeast cake? And you killed it?

But most likely not.