Did I slap the Wyeast pack too early?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Lloyd528, Jul 14, 2015.

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  1. Lloyd528

    Lloyd528 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2008 Ohio

    Yesterday morning I slapped my American Ale yeast pack, shook it. Last night it really swelled and about to burst. To avoid it blowing up, I took a tiny pin and put a tiny hole in it to release the pressure. Today it's a little swollen but not like a balloon about to burst. I am thinking that it's will be fine until I pitch the yeast later today. It will have sat for about 18 hours in an active state. Did I do anything wrong?
     
    #1 Lloyd528, Jul 14, 2015
  2. Brew_Betty

    Brew_Betty Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2015 Wisconsin

    Yes, you did everything wrong. Follow the instructions printed on the yeast pack.
     
    #2 Brew_Betty, Jul 14, 2015
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  3. utahbeerdude

    utahbeerdude Maven (1,374) May 2, 2006 Utah

    The Wyeast packs are engineered so that they will not burst. Even if you smack it earlier than you should, it isn't a big deal; the yeast aren't going anywhere. Putting a hole it the package is a bad idea, as you compromise the sterility of the yeast.
     
    #3 utahbeerdude, Jul 14, 2015
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  4. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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  5. ChuckHardslab

    ChuckHardslab Maven (1,251) Jan 25, 2012 Texas

    That sounds like a vaguely off-color euphemism. Back in my day we called it "slapping' the yeast pack" :slight_smile:
     
    #5 ChuckHardslab, Jul 14, 2015
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