bigin31
Well-Known Member
Ok, So i completed my second batch with different equipment. First was a disaster but I got a new rig. Mash and boil went nice...
5lb Wheat
2 lb Biscuit
Honey
Maple Syrup
Summit at 60 and 30.
Safale Wheat yeast, dry.
But I have some concerns. First, I didnt have a chiller. After 45 minutes I got the wort down to 140. I was concerned that I would pick up some bacteria so I pitched anyways. Would that temp have killed my yeast? Second, I was worried that there was no activity in my fermenter because I had no bubbles in my three piece airlock. Should I have had bubbles? I did take the airlock and stopper out to check on the fermentation, just to peak in, and noticed I had a crap ton of krausen. Is that good? Any help would be appreciated. I hate wasting $15 for new recipes and the wifey isn't fond of my mistakes. Any comments on the recipe? I was going for a breakfast wheat, kinda biscuity and sweet. Next up is a holiday pumpkin ale.
5lb Wheat
2 lb Biscuit
Honey
Maple Syrup
Summit at 60 and 30.
Safale Wheat yeast, dry.
But I have some concerns. First, I didnt have a chiller. After 45 minutes I got the wort down to 140. I was concerned that I would pick up some bacteria so I pitched anyways. Would that temp have killed my yeast? Second, I was worried that there was no activity in my fermenter because I had no bubbles in my three piece airlock. Should I have had bubbles? I did take the airlock and stopper out to check on the fermentation, just to peak in, and noticed I had a crap ton of krausen. Is that good? Any help would be appreciated. I hate wasting $15 for new recipes and the wifey isn't fond of my mistakes. Any comments on the recipe? I was going for a breakfast wheat, kinda biscuity and sweet. Next up is a holiday pumpkin ale.