I know it has been years at this point but did this thing ever settle down. I really want to make an apple champagne and am now just putting my recipe together. What would you do if you did it all over again.
I guess I thought using the trapping ale yeast would have caused a really fast start but we definitely have lift off now. It looks like a horror movie in there. Have you guys brewed with this yeast before. It's a white labs brand the package just says trapping ale yeast.
Revvy, great reply. You are right patience is one of my weaknesses. I need to rely a little more on my little yeast buddies and not jump to problem solving mode too quickly.
Hello,
I am a new poster but been reading articles for a bit now.
I brewed a Belgian IPA today and my starter blew out, first time I've seen this. I pitched the super active yeast not expecting any issues but now, after 5 hours I am seeing zero krausen. I used while labs trappist ales...