Nuggethead
Well-Known Member
Since I began making starters, my beers have shown visible fermentation in as little as 3 hours with very active fermentation lasting 48 hours. After around 72 hours ( in some cases) visible fermentation seems to drop off to almost nothing and final gravity is reached in 4 to 5 days. Although I leave my beers in primary for at least 21 days, can the finished product be compromised in some way leading to off flavors by fermentation starting to soon, being to vigorous and finishing to quickly.
I have made the same Pale Ale for some time and pitched swollen smack packs. They have always been good. The last one that I did using WLP001 and a starter on a stir plate started very quickly and finished in half the time but I can taste a slight green apple taste that was not present in previous batches.
I have made the same Pale Ale for some time and pitched swollen smack packs. They have always been good. The last one that I did using WLP001 and a starter on a stir plate started very quickly and finished in half the time but I can taste a slight green apple taste that was not present in previous batches.