shadows69
Well-Known Member
I agree WLP400. I also seem to favor using all sweet orange peel rather then the sweet/ bitter orange peel.
h22lude said:Great thanks. I will give 400 a try.
Did you ferment this in the higher 60s to get rid if the sulfur smell (that I've read about) or did you ferment in the low 60s and kept it in primary a little longer?
According to White Labs, WLP400 functions best from 67-74.
I keep the temp definitely below 70 during the ramp up and rapid growth phase over the first 2-3 days. 67 works great and I target that. You might not have precise fermentation temperature control. If you don't, your biggest goal is to stay below 70 during the first phase.
After the aggressive phase slows, I let the temp run as high as it wants to, typically into the mid-70's and it's even hit 80 in the summer. This is often coincident with rousing the yeast. This temp run is to encourage full attenuation.
By using a starter and employing this fermentation strategy, I've always achieved attenuation at the high end of the range (range is 74-78, and I get 77-79%).
Finally, I only primary. I leave this beer in the carboy for typically 3 weeks and no less than 2 to ensure full attenuation and good flavor. After kegging and carbing it is ready to drink immediately.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
I'm brewing this weekend but can't get over the 30 min boil.
How does this not turn the beer into a DMS mess?
I'm contemplating being Dave and boiling 60 or 90min.
Can u sub american 2 row or Marris otter in place of the Belgian 2 row? Or will it be a completely different beer?
One last question before I get in on this. I am going to attempt a 10 gallon batch of this recipe. I usually only make 5 gallon batches and make starters for the liquid yeast. Is it stupid to try to step up a single vial of yeast to split and then pitch into 2 different carboys? Or should I just buy 2 vials and start that way? I am thinking that if I start off with a 1L starter and then step it up to a 2L starter I might just make enough yeast to be safe, considering the low O.G. of this brew. I'd love to be able to save $7 on the batch!!
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