cimirie
Well-Known Member
So I brewed an attempt at cloning Optimator yesterday using 2565 as a substitute for a lager yeast. I know it won't be perfect, but I think it should be pretty good.
I started a 2 liter starter on Friday and had the yeast going well. I pitched the yeast into my 5.5 gallon last night. I pitched at about 75 while placing the carboy into icy water (temp at about 50). When I woke up this morning the "ice bath" was hovering about 59, which is what I was planning.
I've never used this yeast before. Based on feedback here and my starter, I expected quick activity and violent fermentation. 24 hours post-pitch, I still don't have krausen activity.
I know that fermenting cold will slow fermentation and I'm fine with that. How long should I wait for krausen before I start playing with this batch? I've never fermented an ale yeast so cold before so I've never flirted with yeast shocking before. Thoughts?
I started a 2 liter starter on Friday and had the yeast going well. I pitched the yeast into my 5.5 gallon last night. I pitched at about 75 while placing the carboy into icy water (temp at about 50). When I woke up this morning the "ice bath" was hovering about 59, which is what I was planning.
I've never used this yeast before. Based on feedback here and my starter, I expected quick activity and violent fermentation. 24 hours post-pitch, I still don't have krausen activity.
I know that fermenting cold will slow fermentation and I'm fine with that. How long should I wait for krausen before I start playing with this batch? I've never fermented an ale yeast so cold before so I've never flirted with yeast shocking before. Thoughts?