Recent content by jakee117

Well I finally tried

Thanks! I do see more yeast in the bottom but I will build this up 2X to make sure that I am good on the count. I don't think there is a kraeusen on this style of yeast. They claim its top cropping but it defiantly behaves like a mutant lager type.

So far it is only about 1L. I plan on adding another smak pak of Kolsch yeast and some fresh wort and bring it up to 2 - 3 liters.

I am thinking about a back up yeast in case my Wyeast Kolsch 2565 starter dosent take to my first 12 gallon batch. The starter is just starting to become more active ( no Kraeusen but lots of yeast sediment... why is that? )and I plan on pitching a second smak pack and some additional pre...

I was thinking about usining propylene gylcol ( non toxic RV antifreeze ) through my work chiller and then using another wort chiller submersed in ice water and hooking it up to a pump. anyone ever try that?

Finally noticed bubbles near the top of the starter.

Actually I have no infection. Just a stray gusher. Rest of my beer is fine. No Newbie problem here..

Ok. Will do.

Hi there. I live near Allentown. happy Brewing.

I actually did a little research on the Wyeast 2526 Kolsch. It is pretty finickey it appears that it has taken up to 6 days for the starter to BEGIN to ferment! I would certainly never use this yeas if over 3 months old. Other thoughts: 1) Once my initial starter is consumed ( if it ever...

I am think about this Kolsch. Perhaps this strain behaves like a lager strain. I am going to try putting the started in the basement at 62 - 63 F and see if that unsticks the ferment.

I also noticed that after 12 hours no yeast activity in the starter. Is this normal? I will let it go but when do I decide that I need more yeast?

The yeast has a manufacture date of Aug 15,2007. I put one pack designed for 100 billion cells in my started and am hoping to grow this to enough for a 12 gallon batch. OG should be 1.052

OK. I am getting ready to do my first big AG batch , basically an Ed Worts batch scaled up to deliver 12 gallons to my primaries. I made a starter with my Wyeast Kolsch 2565. Boiled 16 oz H2O with 1/2 cups DME. I saw other posts on here that suggest that the smak paks dont inflate with this...