VictoryAle
Well-Known Member
Hey all,
I fermented 3.25 gallons of an IPA (1.071 OG, mashed medium high) with 2 pkts of us-05. Second pkt was added two days after the first - I decided to add the second because I realized that technically I was underpitching, according to brewersfriend's pitching calculator, and because a krauesen had not formed.
2 days ago (5 days after initial pitch) the gravity was at 1.024. Since then I have agitated the wort a few times to rouse the yeast. Today it's still at 1.024 and judging by the appearance of the surface the yeast seems to be done. I definately want the gravity at least another 6-10 points lower. I could just go out and by a tried and true Wyeast smackpack but I have some slurry in my fridge that was harvested 3 weeks ago.
I have heard under two weeks in the fridge and you don't really need to wake slurry up with a starter. However, since I am really only looking to get rid of another 6-10 points I am thinking no starter would be fine. Sound realistic? Kind of not a big deal scenario, I know, but I just want to get this beer done ASAP, and my LHBS is closed tomorrow. What would you do?
I fermented 3.25 gallons of an IPA (1.071 OG, mashed medium high) with 2 pkts of us-05. Second pkt was added two days after the first - I decided to add the second because I realized that technically I was underpitching, according to brewersfriend's pitching calculator, and because a krauesen had not formed.
2 days ago (5 days after initial pitch) the gravity was at 1.024. Since then I have agitated the wort a few times to rouse the yeast. Today it's still at 1.024 and judging by the appearance of the surface the yeast seems to be done. I definately want the gravity at least another 6-10 points lower. I could just go out and by a tried and true Wyeast smackpack but I have some slurry in my fridge that was harvested 3 weeks ago.
I have heard under two weeks in the fridge and you don't really need to wake slurry up with a starter. However, since I am really only looking to get rid of another 6-10 points I am thinking no starter would be fine. Sound realistic? Kind of not a big deal scenario, I know, but I just want to get this beer done ASAP, and my LHBS is closed tomorrow. What would you do?