13 replies to this topic

[brewman]

Is this a slow starter?,  I have a starter going and dont really see much activity the next day. 

 

Dan

[armagh]

Not in my experience.  Normally a strong starter and fermenter.

[brewman]

Well this morning around 7, no bubbles.   Now bubbles like crazy so my brew day is on.

 

Dan

[MakeMeHoppy]

my experience with that yeast says to leave plenty of headroom in your fermenter. Once it gets going, it really takes off.

[Genesee Ted]

Yup.  You shouldn't have any problems down in FL, but this baby likes it warm.  I usually ferment it at 72-75.  YMMV 

[brewman]

It will sit at 62 for a week then Ill let it creep up to 72 during the next two weeks of fermentation. 

 

Dan

[Poptop]

So, how many times this morning have you checked on it simply to marvel at the activity?

[brewman]

Cant, at work,  Plus its in a plastic bucket,  Dont have a glass bottle big enough.

 

Soon Ill get me a 6G glass bottle for fermentation.

 

Dan

[Genesee Ted]

It will sit at 62 for a week then Ill let it creep up to 72 during the next two weeks of fermentation. 

 

Dan

You have done something way wrong if your fermentation lasts 3 weeks 

[brewman]

Talk to the Man, I'm following Denny's instructions.

 

Dan

[Poptop]

Well, that's one way to end all doubt

Edited by Steppedonapoptop, 11 June 2013 - 09:39 AM.

[Mya]

Talk to the Man, I'm following Denny's instructions.

 

Dan

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[brewman]

Its his recipe, if he says let it ferment for 3 weeks Ill let it sit for 3 weeks. 

 

Dan

[Genesee Ted]

I guess that is a sort of misunderstanding of terms.  Letting something sit doesn't mean it is fermenting the whole time.  Sorry for this misunderstanding.  I was thinking this thing was chugging along for 3 weeks.