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Chad T Cook
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Chris Thornton replied to Chad T Cook's discussion Slow, slow start for yeast in the group Aleuminati AlechemistsChris Thornton replied to Chad T Cook's discussion Slow, slow start for yeast in the group Aleuminati Alechemists"I'm making a pale ale with Munton's dry ale yeast, and I just rehydrated, dumped it in, and stirred with a slotted spoon for ten minutes. Very quiet fermentation--3-4 bubbles a minute in the airlock--and when I got nervous and cracked the…"
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Chad T Cook replied to Chad T Cook's discussion Slow, slow start for yeast in the group Aleuminati Alechemists"Ah ha! That sounds right. I guess I have never properly started yeast, I simply re hydrate it. Yup, that's it. Learn something everyday...awesome! It just threw me off because even though i always just rehydrate, it has never taken that long.…"
Shawn, the Beer Philosopher replied to Chad T Cook's discussion Slow, slow start for yeast in the group Aleuminati Alechemists"Sorry, should have read the replies first ... sounds like you didn't make a starter, you just re-hydrated the dry Danstar yeast? Likely that's the issue. I'd recommend making a starter ( at least 1000ML) and also taking a temperature…"
Shawn, the Beer Philosopher replied to Chad T Cook's discussion Slow, slow start for yeast in the group Aleuminati Alechemists"Are you pitching directly from the vial or making a starter? I highly recommend a starter, even with lower O.G. beers. Gives the yeast its best chance of fully fermenting and avoiding off-flavors from potential under-pitching. The more live yeast…"
Chad T Cook replied to Chad T Cook's discussion Slow, slow start for yeast in the group Aleuminati Alechemists"Yeah, I aerated my hillbilly way by sloshing the few gallons I had in my carboy every few minutes or so while cooking the wort.
My brew closet stays between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
I did start the yeast per the back of the package. I also…"
Outsider's Almanac replied to Chad T Cook's discussion Slow, slow start for yeast in the group Aleuminati Alechemists"i learned the hard way, after my first attempt at a lager (marzen), that you pretty much should *always* use a yeast starter. don't know if you did or not, but i'm just passing along some hard won wisdom of my own.
also, check this out...…"
Ray Grace replied to Chad T Cook's discussion Slow, slow start for yeast in the group Aleuminati Alechemists"I've occasionally seen slow starting yeast, There are several possible factors. Did you aerate your wort, what temperature are you fermenting at, make a starter? You could add more yeast but I would first check your gravities, don't just…"
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Slow, slow start for yeast
I made a Nut Brown a few days ago. I pitched the yeast (Nottingham Ale) and after 36 hours there was a little bit of activity. I mean everything was settled on the bottom with no bubbles or anything suspended at all. Then around the 48 hour mark it exploded...literally. I made an India Pale Ale using the Nottingham also the same evening and that yeast started showing signs of activity within a few hours. I am happy that the Nut Brown is okay now, but has anyone else experienced such a slow…See More
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- I am a Christian man, a father, husband, nature lover, music lover (Steve Vai, Frank Zappa, Stryper, Medeski Martin and Wood, Grateful Dead, The OC Supertones and others) and beer lover. I brewed for approximately 6 years in the last half of the nineties. I took a break to get my head straight and to attend Reformed Bible College (now called Kuyper College)in Grand Rapids, MI. I then started a family, moved south of Chicago, IL and have now been brewing again for almost one year.
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