Help Now...in middle of a brew...yeast question
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:08 pm
by RogueKNB
Only on our second batch and we have just begun the 60 minute boil...adding the hops phase...we just remembered to smack the package of yeast...is it going to rise in time for us to pitch it in 60 mins or will we need to wait...
Can we transfer the wort into our primary fermentation bucket and wait or are we screwed!!
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Re: Help Now...in middle of a brew...yeast question
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:19 pm
by Whitebeard_Brewer
I would transfer to your primary fermentor.....get the wort to pitching temps....and when the smack pack has swollen....pour it it.....I have pitched as much as 48 hours after brewing.....and all turned out fine!!!!
Re: Help Now...in middle of a brew...yeast question
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:55 pm
by brewinhard
The pack does not need to be swollen for it to ferment your batch. Smacking only helps to activate it a bit faster. I would pitch the pack and get the yeast to working on their job. Next time, try making a starter and it will ensure a healthy, fast start.
Re: Help Now...in middle of a brew...yeast question
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:13 pm
by dags
yea smack it ASAP then pitch it when you feel like, its all still yeast