I'm about to do some experimentation with fermenting out Lindemans by pitching fresh yeast. Randy Thiel said it worked great while he was at Ommegang, and from what I gather Lindemans must be pasteurizing the beer in order to stop the bottle conditioning process. He said the excess sugar in the Lindemans Kriek was consumed by the yeast.
I'll do some 1 gallon batches soon and do write up a thread on the experience.
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Fermenting: Flanders Red Ale
Conditioning: Blackberry Mead, Altbier, Cardamom Saison
Kegged: Vanilla Bourbon Porter, Belgian Strong Dark
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