Last year I had problems with a fresh pack of 1272 and had to add US05 after it failed. I decided to try another pack so in January I ordered more and was surprised to see the use by date of March 23. I couldn't brew for a bit but Sunday I decided to make a 4 liter starter with it since it was obviously old and the smack pack did nothing after 2 hours. So, into the starter it went. More than 48 hours later and absolutely nothing. No krausen, no color change, no yeast bits swirling around. So last night I added a bit of nutrient (I use Propper Starter which has nutrient in it already) and still nothing happened.
I make starters all the time, have been for over a decade and think I know what I'm doing and rarely have I ever had any problems at all. I don't use Wyeast much at all and prefer Imperial when I can get it but what's up with these guys?
I'm going to take a reading tonite just to see what it shows but I'm expecting nada.
I make starters all the time, have been for over a decade and think I know what I'm doing and rarely have I ever had any problems at all. I don't use Wyeast much at all and prefer Imperial when I can get it but what's up with these guys?
I'm going to take a reading tonite just to see what it shows but I'm expecting nada.
