Quick update, I was going to brew it yesterday but got a late jump and decided to scrap it. Next weekend will be the time I think. I will keep you all posted. My only problem is the yeast has been sitting in my fridge for a few months now, so I might go buy a fresh pack or try us05 as I have a packet of that already. We will see.
You could also make a starter. Try the Shaken not stirred method. That would revive your yeast without buying a new pack.
I was thinking of doing that Thursday and brewing Friday. That way, if the yeast does not ferment then I still have Friday and Saturday to go get some more, or use the S05 I already have. It would be my second attempt at a starter, so not sure how it will turn out. Last one I don't think worked out to well.
Didn't work out well in what way? SNS is so easy we should be able to help you troubleshoot
I did not see a lot of activity in the container when I did it. I probably should have taken a reading but I didn't. I think I used 100 grams of DME and a liter of water. Boiled the wort for about 5 mins or so if I remember correctly then cooled and pitched the yeast. The smack pack the yeast was in was pretty inflated and I had to cut open the package to get to the inner bag and cut it open. I sanitized everything, but I am thinking the yeast had issues before it even went into the cooled wort. I am giving liquid one more go, but my preference at this point is going to be dry. It is just easier for me to deal with as I get the rest of my setup worked out.
My plan is to put the package of yeast on the counter to get it closer to room temp. 100 grams of DME to a liter of water. Boil, cool and then put it into a sanitized gallon jug, wrap the top with foil and shake the crap outtta it. LOL. This will be done Thursday afternoon, so that Friday when I am ready to brew the yeast will hopefully be off and running. If not, I have a pack of S05 at the ready. Either way, it is time for another try and brewing and see how it goes.
thank you for your reply, and any info you can add is always appreciated. RR