Massive Underpitch: Is This Crazy?

[CanAm]

I've heard that Belgian yeast gives off more flavor (phenols? esters?) when underpitching as those compounds arise during the growth phase.

Anyone with experience using a single one month old smack pack of WLP 530 for 11 gallons of 1.065 - 1.070 wert mashed at 151F? Or something similar?

 

[beergolf]

Good luck..

That is an underpitch for 5 gallons. For 11 it is a serious underpitch.

From my experience with that yeast. I would not do it. But in the name of science go ahead and give us a report.

 

[Jaybird]

I think you are taking it next level under pitch but I think you will see great flavors come from it IF it is able to take over the batch.

Keep us posted. I have a feeling it will take you 3+ days to see signs of fermentation.

Cheers
Jay

 

[jmcquesten]

I've heard that Belgian yeast gives off more flavor (phenols? esters?) when underpitching as those compounds arise during the growth phase.

Anyone with experience using a single one month old smack pack of WLP 530 for 11 gallons of 1.065 - 1.070 wert mashed at 151F? Or something similar?

How many threads are you going to start on this topic? I've seen at least 3. The same people see them.

 

[bleme]

What if he re-oxygenates every 8 hours?

 

[jmcquesten]

Good luck..

That is an underpitch for 5 gallons. For 11 it is a serious underpitch.

From my experience with that yeast. I would not do it. But in the name of science go ahead and give us a report.

Told him this in his other post on this same exact topic.