I brewed a batch of Double IPA last night. I shook the vile of WLP001 like I always do and when I carefully opened it a drop or two of it spilled.
It has been 9.5 hours since I pitched and there are no signs of fermentation and once again my “yeast paranoia” has set in. Should I repitch a new vile or not worry about it just yet.
Spilling a drop or 2 won’t hurt anything. I’m guessing that your long lag is because you didn’t make a starter…at least you didn’t mention one.
It sounds like you might have under pitched your yeast. What was your original gravity? A double ipa is going to require a lot of healthy yeast. Probably 2-3 vials or a good starter. Did you aerate your wort?
No starter, very well aerated. I have used this yeast in batches with OG as high as 1.09 and was great with one vile.
Yeah, it’s always OK until it isn’t! ;) FWIW, I never use any liquid yeast without a starter. My experience with hundreds of batches is that every beer I use a starter for ferments and tastes better.
Thats the truth, I will be making starters from now on…Thanks.
My IPA is fermenting really nicely now. Thanks again for your help…