DrVertebrae
Well-Known Member
I've been having unusually good luck with my brews ever since I started this brewing thing. I think a big part of that is due to the good info I get here. Today's question is related to using multiple yeast strains.
I have a wee heavy brewing (12lbs maris otter extract/2lbs crystal 60l steeped) with Danstar Winsdor. I don't think it can handle the gravity or alcohol content to get this to completion so I am going to pitch an active Nottingham culture tonight at the third day of fermentation. The Winsdor is beginning to peter out.
I think I have this right. The first yeast is for flavor characteristics and the second to more fully attenuate it.
Any pointers from the yeast experts here? Nutrients needed? Anything else?
I have a wee heavy brewing (12lbs maris otter extract/2lbs crystal 60l steeped) with Danstar Winsdor. I don't think it can handle the gravity or alcohol content to get this to completion so I am going to pitch an active Nottingham culture tonight at the third day of fermentation. The Winsdor is beginning to peter out.
I think I have this right. The first yeast is for flavor characteristics and the second to more fully attenuate it.
Any pointers from the yeast experts here? Nutrients needed? Anything else?
