YouHadMeAtASL
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Tried to make a Barleywine with a friend of mine tonight, and we need some advice on what to do from this point.
5 gallon
14lb LME
Steeped around 155
1lb Crystal 55L
.7lb Carastan 35-37L
2oz Magnum 14.4% 60 min
2oz Cascade 6% 30 min
1oz Centennial 10% 2 min
1oz DH
The OG reading was 1.122! We pitched Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity yeast at 75deg.
I'm hoping that yeast will rock the shi* out of the brew, but I'm kind of worried about the alcohol tolerance of the yeast.
The online description of the yeast says: Alcohol Tolerance: 11 to 12% ABV or higher.
Not sure if there was even a better choice in terms of the yeast, but I'm seeing the potential ABV hitting ~16%.
I'm also worried about the krausen blowing the top. I'm using an S-type airlock. I've never dealt with a blow-off and don't have the tubing to deal with it at the moment.
Any tips on what to do with such a big beer? I'm guessing that the beer won't even hit its flavor peak for many months.
5 gallon
14lb LME
Steeped around 155
1lb Crystal 55L
.7lb Carastan 35-37L
2oz Magnum 14.4% 60 min
2oz Cascade 6% 30 min
1oz Centennial 10% 2 min
1oz DH
The OG reading was 1.122! We pitched Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity yeast at 75deg.
I'm hoping that yeast will rock the shi* out of the brew, but I'm kind of worried about the alcohol tolerance of the yeast.
The online description of the yeast says: Alcohol Tolerance: 11 to 12% ABV or higher.
Not sure if there was even a better choice in terms of the yeast, but I'm seeing the potential ABV hitting ~16%.
I'm also worried about the krausen blowing the top. I'm using an S-type airlock. I've never dealt with a blow-off and don't have the tubing to deal with it at the moment.
Any tips on what to do with such a big beer? I'm guessing that the beer won't even hit its flavor peak for many months.