I made a starter of wyeast 1098 British ale about 10 days ago thinking I'd brew last sunday. Well, that didn't happen so I just added some wort to it to kick it up for this weekend & when I shook it to mix it up I found the yeast so clumped together on the bottom of the bottle it won't mix. I mean, I don't think a lot of it would even pour through the bottleneck if I pitched it. I've been brewing for quite a few years now & don't ever remember seeing yeast so caked. Sound familiar to anyone? What do you think?

Well, in spite of some misgiving about the yeasts appearance I thought it smelled ok so that's what I went on & pitched it to my IPA. Pray for me.

I had a similar issue with White Labs London Ale. I had to fill my flash nearly to the top with sterile wort and shake the hell out if it to get it semi-fluid. I've repitched the same yeast three times now and it does it every time. Fortunately, the beers have turned out great. Hopefully yours will too.

You too Josh. Sure was weird looking but I think everythings going ok. Rack to secondary tomorrow so I'll get a taste.