I am trying to activate a Wyeast activator pack, but the inner nutrient pouch will not break. Thinking about using rubber mallet.
Any useful ideas?
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3I usually just get the activator pack in the bottom corner of the yeast bag, and sort of clap together with my palms. However a mallet would likely do. Worse comes to worst- the activator isn't entirely necessary although it does provide some nice nutrient to the yeast.– robCommented Aug 31, 2020 at 12:04
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@rob, why not turn this comment into an official Answer by copying it down below under "Your Answer".– dmtaylorCommented Aug 31, 2020 at 19:33
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I have never seen or used these before, YouTube is your friend. here is a video showing some tips https://youtu.be/svrUeZEg1MI
I looked it up as I wanted to know what this was...
Personally, I would never consider using one of these packs when there is absolutely nothing wrong with dumping yeast straight into the mash even without a starter. it been done like this for the age of time without some expensive fancy overpriced 'smack pack'
I found these pouches for 7.99 GBP in the UK, wow that will buy enough yeast that will keep for years to ferment about 40 x 5gal brews = 1600 pints of beer just for the cost of one pouch.
and isn't the point of home brewing
- to make something yummy
- to save money
- to make something to take pride in
- to make something you know EXACTLY what is in there
further more for someone to say:
"activator isn't entirely necessary" - My point proven right there.
"it does provide some nice nutrient to the yeast" - You only need to add nutrients if your mash is lacking nutrients then you need to look at your mash process/recipe or fermentation has stalled...
