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Why not stir?
> The easiest way to pitch yeast is to simply sprinkle it over the must and
do
> NOT stir. It usually gets going pretty quick (kits). Any recipe that has
you
> add campden will be slower to start. Also, make sure the must is at room
> temperature before pitching the yeast. If it doesn't get going after 24hrs
I
> would add another package of yeast.
>
> Al
>
> "wally" > wrote in message
> news
> > Hi, I am a newbie. they guy at the wine shop told me to put the yeast
> > directly in my carboy(doing a chardonnay), and did not say to put it in
> > warm water to start the yeast.
> >
> > Question, somebody, including the directions on the Lallemand wrapper
says
> > too. It has been 12hrs of adding the yeast and nothing is happening!
> > Is this because I did not add it correctly? or will it still work but
> > slower? and if slower could I hurt the wine???
> >
> > best,
> >
> > /chris
>
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