B Bleach Member Joined Apr 3, 2011 Messages 20 Reaction score 1 Location Anchorage Sep 1, 2014 #1 I have a batch that is not kicking off. We brewed it on Sunday and pitched a yeast cake at about 4pm. My choices are to buy yeast from the brew supply store on Tuesday or collect yeast from the blowoff tube at a brewery today. Any thoughts?
I have a batch that is not kicking off. We brewed it on Sunday and pitched a yeast cake at about 4pm. My choices are to buy yeast from the brew supply store on Tuesday or collect yeast from the blowoff tube at a brewery today. Any thoughts?
stpug Well-Known Member Joined Nov 5, 2012 Messages 3,808 Reaction score 769 Sep 1, 2014 #2 So it hasn't even been 24 hours yet? Just wait it out. It'll get going. Patience.
OP OP B Bleach Member Joined Apr 3, 2011 Messages 20 Reaction score 1 Location Anchorage Sep 1, 2014 #3 I should have stated also that we started the yeast on Saturday. It was not active when we pitched it but figured it would come through.
I should have stated also that we started the yeast on Saturday. It was not active when we pitched it but figured it would come through.
Teromous Beer Gnome HBT Supporter Joined Sep 9, 2009 Messages 2,997 Reaction score 602 Location Virginia Beach Sep 1, 2014 #4 If I had a brewery that gave me yeast that's probably all I would ever do.
OP OP B Bleach Member Joined Apr 3, 2011 Messages 20 Reaction score 1 Location Anchorage Sep 1, 2014 #5 From now on, that's what the plan will be. If I plan ahead, he can pull directly from the dump valve. I did that once and it was great.
From now on, that's what the plan will be. If I plan ahead, he can pull directly from the dump valve. I did that once and it was great.
Gameface Well-Known Member Joined Jul 13, 2010 Messages 2,102 Reaction score 696 Location Salt Lake City Sep 1, 2014 #6 Did they tell you what strain it is? That's pretty cool. I should call around and see if any of the local breweries are willing to do that.
Did they tell you what strain it is? That's pretty cool. I should call around and see if any of the local breweries are willing to do that.