I have now failed twice to get a yeast starter going. I've done this before with great results so although I'm still a noob, I'm at least to second base. I'm using WLP568 Saison blend yeast.
Here's what I've done, twice:
Added 2 cups (500ml) of water to pot.
Added 1/2 cup DME.
Boiled for 10min.
Cooled to 75.
transferred to growler
Pitched 1 vial of WLP568.
covered top with foil and rubber band.
waited 36 hours with occasional stirring.....no action...no krausen..nothing
I thoroughly sanitized everything...pot, yeast vial, rubber band, growler, funnel, foil. My cabin temp is HIGHLY variable. Averages about 65 at chest height, 50ish at floor. Temp drops at night. Temp goes up when heater is on. Heater is either on or off. If I put starter in front of heater it will go up to about 150F, on top of heater 90F, 6 inches away 65F.
I'm 5 hours from my LHBS and have already spent $25 on yeast. I'd hate to use this starter if it's bad and ruin a batch.
What's going on????
Here's what I've done, twice:
Added 2 cups (500ml) of water to pot.
Added 1/2 cup DME.
Boiled for 10min.
Cooled to 75.
transferred to growler
Pitched 1 vial of WLP568.
covered top with foil and rubber band.
waited 36 hours with occasional stirring.....no action...no krausen..nothing
I thoroughly sanitized everything...pot, yeast vial, rubber band, growler, funnel, foil. My cabin temp is HIGHLY variable. Averages about 65 at chest height, 50ish at floor. Temp drops at night. Temp goes up when heater is on. Heater is either on or off. If I put starter in front of heater it will go up to about 150F, on top of heater 90F, 6 inches away 65F.
I'm 5 hours from my LHBS and have already spent $25 on yeast. I'd hate to use this starter if it's bad and ruin a batch.
What's going on????