Yes, first post. I lurk.
So Im making my 3rd beer and I wanted to try some new things. Im tired of doing kits and just wanted to experiment. I really like AIPAs so I wanted to try brewing my own, with a recipe I pieced together from beers that I enjoy. I usually use Wyeast 1056, but I decided to see how the 1272 strand is. Its comparable to the 1056, just has a different ester profile; being more tart/nutty at higher temps, and cleaner and citrusy at lower fermentation temps. Anyhow, the OG of the wort I just transfered to my primary was 1.071. I made a yeast starter 2 days in advance with 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of DME, holding it just below 80 degrees Fahrenheit to promote a very active culture. The owner of my LHBS said the yeast would have no problem fermenting a batch at that gravity-- yet the back of the smackpack says max is 1.060. Im worried I wont hit my FG with this strain. Am I just worrying? Should I just relax and just drink a home brew?
Thanks.
-Chris
So Im making my 3rd beer and I wanted to try some new things. Im tired of doing kits and just wanted to experiment. I really like AIPAs so I wanted to try brewing my own, with a recipe I pieced together from beers that I enjoy. I usually use Wyeast 1056, but I decided to see how the 1272 strand is. Its comparable to the 1056, just has a different ester profile; being more tart/nutty at higher temps, and cleaner and citrusy at lower fermentation temps. Anyhow, the OG of the wort I just transfered to my primary was 1.071. I made a yeast starter 2 days in advance with 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of DME, holding it just below 80 degrees Fahrenheit to promote a very active culture. The owner of my LHBS said the yeast would have no problem fermenting a batch at that gravity-- yet the back of the smackpack says max is 1.060. Im worried I wont hit my FG with this strain. Am I just worrying? Should I just relax and just drink a home brew?
Thanks.
-Chris