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Expert: - 2/23/2009


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Hi,

I just brewed a Pilsner kit this past Saturday. As of this morning, I still haven't seen any bubbles form in the airlock. I'm not 100% sure, but I may have pitched the yeast a little early. If I don't get any bubbles in the next day or two, can I repitch another packet of yeast or use something else to get fermentation started???

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Todd,

There is no problem adding more yeast.

Have you tried pushing on the top?

Also be carefull about the temp.  Lager yeast need to be below 60 and prefure around 50 for primary fermentation.

You may also want to take a hydometer sample and test it.  That will tell you for sure what is going on.

If you have some brew-vigor or yeast nutrient you can add that also.

I hope this helps.

Alan

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