Stupid newbie Yeast Pitch

[Bmwj328i]

Hi guys/gals,
Today I made my first batch of mead, my first mistake with mead, and now my first post. My problem occurred when pitching my yeast, I misjudged my headspace and over filled losing some of my yeast/water mixture. I continued with everything anyway and hoped for the best. Three hours later I wasn't really getting much activity only randomly spaced bubble. It was a 1 gallon batch with a lavilin 71b. Did I royally snafu or am I just being impatient.

Thanx

 

[Marshmallow Blue]

Your probably fine. Especially if you used the whole packet as they are meant for five gallons. If you don't see any activity after a few days just pitch more of the same yeast you used before and you should be underway.

 

[skunkboy]

Yeah, three hours is early for watching gas coming from the airlock...

 

[Bob1016]

Did I royally snafu or am I just being impatient.

This is a question that will define your mead making experience.
When you stop asking the question "Am I being impatient?", you will be a mead GOD! I guarantee everyone here still asks themselves this every once in a while.

P.S. man that first batch is exciting isn't it? I stayed up for 30 hours to watch, stir, and be amazed!

 

[Marshmallow Blue]

P.S. man that first batch is exciting isn't it? I stayed up for 30 hours to watch, stir, and be amazed!

I still check my meads every day! makes time go by slower probably, but i need to know my babies are okay.

 

[psychopomp23]

Don't worry

Hi guys/gals,
Three hours later I wasn't really getting much activity only randomly spaced bubble.

It usualy takes 24-48hours for the yeast to start bubbling along so i wouldn'y worry about repitching yet

 

[Bmwj328i]

Bubblin' groovy

Thanks guys you gave me enough peace of mind to actually get some sleep last night. When I got to work I checked on my gallon and it's 1 bubble a second. So I was just impatient. 2 lessons learned with no major losses. WIN

thanx.

And yes the first one is very exciting.