k2brew
Well-Known Member
So I have 5 gal of a doppelweizenbock sitting in my basement without any signs of fermentation. OG of 1.07 I brewed on Saturday and pitched a starter that never really took off. It was the last vial of the Wyeast380 Heffeweizen Ale at the LHBS so I am wondering how good it was even though the sell by date is Feb 2010.
Product Description
Large clove and phenolic aroma and flavor, with minimal banana. Refreshing citrus and apricot notes. Crisp, drinkable hefeweizen. Less flocculent than WLP300, and sulfur production is higher.
Attenuation: 73-80%
Flocculation: Low
Temperature: 66-70°F
Alcohol Tolerance: 5-10%
I pitched a little cold around 68 and it got cold in the basement so it is sitting at about 57.
Here is the kicker... I am leaving for the holidays tonight. Do I bring it upstairs and hope that the warmer temp will jump start it? Do I transfer to another carboy and pitch my backup packet of dry yeast?
Product Description
Large clove and phenolic aroma and flavor, with minimal banana. Refreshing citrus and apricot notes. Crisp, drinkable hefeweizen. Less flocculent than WLP300, and sulfur production is higher.
Attenuation: 73-80%
Flocculation: Low
Temperature: 66-70°F
Alcohol Tolerance: 5-10%
I pitched a little cold around 68 and it got cold in the basement so it is sitting at about 57.
Here is the kicker... I am leaving for the holidays tonight. Do I bring it upstairs and hope that the warmer temp will jump start it? Do I transfer to another carboy and pitch my backup packet of dry yeast?