DoctorBob
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Anyone know if this is a slow yeast.
I am 8 days into fermentation and only dropped from 1055 to 1040.
Wort was a 70% Wheat, 30% Barley, with a stepped mash.
I smacked the pack (mfg oct 2011), and had to wait 5 days for a decent swelling of the pack.
The usual 2L starter (200g DME) looked slow but smelt ok so I pitched it.
Ferment temp is 20C, and the wort was airated by pouring from the cube, then shaking the fermenter which usually does the trick for me.
I gave it a stir after 3 days. Its still going, just slow. Smells & tastes fantastic, but I am a bit concerend. I usually use 3068, and its all over in 3 or 4 days.
Wonder if the smack pack lost viability in the post a little? Its been fairly warm here in Cairns recently.
Cheers :beer:
I am 8 days into fermentation and only dropped from 1055 to 1040.
Wort was a 70% Wheat, 30% Barley, with a stepped mash.
I smacked the pack (mfg oct 2011), and had to wait 5 days for a decent swelling of the pack.
The usual 2L starter (200g DME) looked slow but smelt ok so I pitched it.
Ferment temp is 20C, and the wort was airated by pouring from the cube, then shaking the fermenter which usually does the trick for me.
I gave it a stir after 3 days. Its still going, just slow. Smells & tastes fantastic, but I am a bit concerend. I usually use 3068, and its all over in 3 or 4 days.
Wonder if the smack pack lost viability in the post a little? Its been fairly warm here in Cairns recently.
Cheers :beer: