Hi all
I am currently fermenting a British Bitter with WLP002. I have noticed some very strange fermenting behaviour. It is the first time i have used this yeast.
Within less than 12 hours had a cream like krausen.
Within less than 24 hours strong bubbling action. The most i have ever had. It also had a thick layer of krausen which was a white color with large patches of black. Looks like a cappuccino with black patches. The krausen was noticably different to other beers i have done. i have made this beer twice before suing S04 and it has not gone off like this.
The bubbling went crazy over the 24 to 48 hour period, every second and spitting water out of the lock. The concerning part though is a slight unusual smell coming from the airlock only detectable when very close to lock. To me it was a little like fresh wort with Chlorine or perhaps sulphur. I used a 600ml starter with WLP002 that was cultured from an original vile. The starter also had the smell but not as strong. At the time of pitching i didnt think anything of the smell, it wasnt too bad and since i am new to the yeast i figured it may be normal. I pitched at 22 degs which is a bit high but it has now got down to 19 degs.
It has now been 3 days and the bubbling has slowed but is still going.
The krausen has subsided significantly so all in all the ferment seems pretty normal albeit very strong but the appearance of the krausen initially and the odd smell have me a little worried.
To those who know this yeast, does my experience seem normal.
Thanks
I am currently fermenting a British Bitter with WLP002. I have noticed some very strange fermenting behaviour. It is the first time i have used this yeast.
Within less than 12 hours had a cream like krausen.
Within less than 24 hours strong bubbling action. The most i have ever had. It also had a thick layer of krausen which was a white color with large patches of black. Looks like a cappuccino with black patches. The krausen was noticably different to other beers i have done. i have made this beer twice before suing S04 and it has not gone off like this.
The bubbling went crazy over the 24 to 48 hour period, every second and spitting water out of the lock. The concerning part though is a slight unusual smell coming from the airlock only detectable when very close to lock. To me it was a little like fresh wort with Chlorine or perhaps sulphur. I used a 600ml starter with WLP002 that was cultured from an original vile. The starter also had the smell but not as strong. At the time of pitching i didnt think anything of the smell, it wasnt too bad and since i am new to the yeast i figured it may be normal. I pitched at 22 degs which is a bit high but it has now got down to 19 degs.
It has now been 3 days and the bubbling has slowed but is still going.
The krausen has subsided significantly so all in all the ferment seems pretty normal albeit very strong but the appearance of the krausen initially and the odd smell have me a little worried.
To those who know this yeast, does my experience seem normal.
Thanks
