Wyeast San Fran 2112

[jimmyjack]

Currently trying to brew a california common. brewed Sunday and pitched Sunday night. It is now Tuesday avro and only a few bubbles through the air lock. Temp is at 17 in the fridge. Has anyone used this yeast?? I know it is a lager yeast but will it eventually take off like an ale yeast??

Cheers, JJ

 

[warrenlw63]

JJ

I've used it several times. Generally ferment at about 15 and it chugs along nicely. Should have a good krausen and ferment your average Steam Beer in about 7-10 days. :beerbang:

Warren -

 

[dicko]

Currently trying to brew a california common. brewed Sunday and pitched Sunday night. It is now Tuesday avro and only a few bubbles through the air lock. Temp is at 17 in the fridge. Has anyone used this yeast?? I know it is a lager yeast but will it eventually take off like an ale yeast??

Cheers, JJ

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Hi JJ,
I have been using this yeast and found it a bit slow at 16 - 17 degc.
I spoke to Brad from Grumpies / Gulf Brewery and he said a similar thing.
I brewed a california common last week and it slowed down and stopped at 1018, I rased the temp to 19 and away it went again and finished off nicely.
I brewed an ale with it at 18 deg and it turned out a real beauty.
I think it is just a touchy one with temps.
Cheers