Yeast Starters - When to pitch

[theacolyte]

I just did my first yeast starter the other day. Everything went fine until I did the good ol push the bung into your container bit that I'm so good at (I'm throwing away that rubber bung, but not before I rip it to pieces).

I did 1 cup of DME in 4 cups of water then I pitched my yeast and shook it a bunch (and have been).

Anyways, from what I'm reading the magic 100 billion cell count hits around 18-24 hours after you pitch.

Should I expect to see a visable krausen? Some people seem to indicate there should. If there is no krausen, should I wait?

Thanks!

 

[kuphish]

I've had starters that had a krausen and others that didn't. If you're concerned, take a gravity reading. If it's fermented out, pitch it, crack a beer, and let the yeast get to work!