Two Tone Helles

[reno316]

Hi, gang. Me again.

Brewed a batch of German Helles from a Brewers Best kit. Followed directions, and pitched yeast on Saturday (week ago.)

Has been at a steady 72 degrees, dark corner of my den, since. Today, I notice that it appears to have separated into two layers. Darker on top, cloudy-lighter layer below.

Do I need to worry about this? Should I give it a stir? Airlock activity is nearly nil at this point... A bubble here and there.

Only thing of note during brewing was that I pitched yeast when wort was right about 80, perhaps 82, and it took a good 36-48 hours before I saw airlock activity.

Input appreciated. Gracias.

(Oh, and my java porter turned out AMAZING). A really nice brew, and it is taking all my willpower to not drink them now so I have some for the winter.

 

[lowtones84]

You should be fine, that contrast in color is most likely just stuff settling once fermentation dies down. Good luck!

 

[nevertrustahipie]

it's the yeast on the bottom. nothing to worry about, let it be. when i brew saisons I get this (except in reverse cause of ale yeast). It looks like a perfectly poured black and tan.

 

[reno316]

Maybe it is the yeast... But this line where the colors split is about half way up a 6.5 gal carboy... I didn't use THAT much yeast.

I van see the trub settled at the very bottom, and this ain't that.

 

[nevertrustahipie]

That sounds like yeast starting fermentation. There may be a better term for it, but its nothing to worry or do anything about.

 

[Cyclman]

When liquid sits, it naturally wants to stratify. Yeast lightens the color of the beer significantly, I have had "three toned" beers that precipitated out fine. Just give it time, it'll be fine.