QuagmiresChin
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I'm about to go for my first batch with WLP099. Planned OG for this batch will be 1.200. I've had success with my other high gravity beers but all below 1.110 and have never used 099 before so I'm looking for advice/constructive criticism to get this right. 530 is the primary yeast for this one but it will die out early because of the high abv, that's why 099 is in the plan. I've researched this for months now so I know the basics but still I'd like some input specifically on the blending of the 530 and 099 as well as the method. Fermentation is temp controlled in a chest freezer with internal probe and heat wrap on hand. Will have blowoff into iodine water. I have a pressure canner for later additions to the fermenter. 02 injector, stir plate, fermcap, and yeast nutrient will be used.
Batch #1 planned OG 1.104. Uses WLP530.
Batch #2 planned OG 1.200. Uses WLP530 AND WLP099.
* I'll decide when to do 2 pint intervals based on SG level and krausen level.
Thanks for your help
Batch #1 planned OG 1.104. Uses WLP530.
1) WLP530 starter: 1.25L @ 1.037 SG stepped up to 3.25L @ 1.070.
2) Pitch onto 02 aerated 3gal of 5 gal batch. Remaining 2 gal is pressure canned into pinto jars. Should have around 17 jars.
3) Aerate each pint upon opening and add in intervals of 2 pints after high krausen. Probe set to 55° initial 24hrs, 65 thereafter, 70° towards end of fermentation.
4) 2 weeks total in primary, transfer to secondary during boil of batch #2.
Batch #2 planned OG 1.200. Uses WLP530 AND WLP099.
1) WLP099 starter: 1.25L @ 1.037 SG stepped up to 3.25L @ 1.070.
2) A first and second run of the mash will be collected- Strong and Weak. My recipe calls for LME so it will be added to both collections but ultimately the weak collection will boil down to 2gal @ [hopefully around] 1.100 SG based on how much LME is added to the weak collection. The remainder of the LME will go into the strong collection. It will be boiled and canned for later additions to the fermenter.
3) The 2gal Weak collection is pitched onto yeast cake of WLP530 from batch #1 and the starter of WLP099 is added. Swirl then O2 aerate. Probe set to 55° initial 24hrs, 65° thereafter, 70° towards end of primary fermentation.
4) Pressure can strong collection after the boil into pint jars. Should be around 26 jars.
5) Aerate each pint upon opening and add 1 pint after high krausen. Repeat until 14* jars left then add 2 pints each for each addition.
6) Time in primary depends on FG reading. Will age in secondary at 55° for a few months then sit in the keg until next winter.
* I'll decide when to do 2 pint intervals based on SG level and krausen level.
Thanks for your help