UnderPressure
Well-Known Member
This will be my first brew using liquid yeast. I plan to brew this weekend, and I am finding a lot of conflicting information on incubating and activating these "smack packs". I don't plan on using a starter. (This is a Wyeast Activator 1056 for American Ale, BTW) So, how long in advance do I need to activate this thing? I've found information that instructs anywhere from a few hours to a few days before the brew.
Also, do I need to incubate the pack before or after I smack it?
Also, do I need to incubate the pack before or after I smack it?