Well this could be interesting...
I made up a typical Kolsch yesterday for the first time. I had a starter going before, and had a good amount of yeast because people suggested to ferment cold.
When I looked in on it this morning (~16 hours since pitching the starter), it was showing pretty decent signs of activity. Outside temps of the pail read 57 degrees. I thought it was getting close to the point that maybe a blow off tube may be needed.
After reading through and hearing that Wyeast can be a bit mean, I'm expecting that I'll be cleaning up a mess when I get home. Especially since I misjudged my water amounts and probably got close to 5.75G into the pail.
Oh well, should be interesting. I'm hoping this cold streak continues for a few weeks.
I made up a typical Kolsch yesterday for the first time. I had a starter going before, and had a good amount of yeast because people suggested to ferment cold.
When I looked in on it this morning (~16 hours since pitching the starter), it was showing pretty decent signs of activity. Outside temps of the pail read 57 degrees. I thought it was getting close to the point that maybe a blow off tube may be needed.
After reading through and hearing that Wyeast can be a bit mean, I'm expecting that I'll be cleaning up a mess when I get home. Especially since I misjudged my water amounts and probably got close to 5.75G into the pail.
Oh well, should be interesting. I'm hoping this cold streak continues for a few weeks.