I am an experienced all grain brewer that has taken a few years off. I was given 2 packs of (old) flat tire Wyeast from my lhbs. I figured I could get it up to speed with a few lme starters. Seemed to work. The yeast is working fine, but I am getting some off cider smell. I am in temperature controlled first stage. Have I just been away too long and this is normal, or is the old yeast not giving the right character to the beer? Thanks
Also I have another batch of Sierra knock off that I am running three batches through the same yeast one after another. The yeast is working fast. I am getting down to proper FG in about 3-4 days. Should I cool the stuff down below recommended yeast temp or just move on to second stage when I hit my FG? I second stage in kegs.
Also I have another batch of Sierra knock off that I am running three batches through the same yeast one after another. The yeast is working fast. I am getting down to proper FG in about 3-4 days. Should I cool the stuff down below recommended yeast temp or just move on to second stage when I hit my FG? I second stage in kegs.