Xpertskir
Well-Known Member
I am brewing my first sour beer tomorrow a flanders red.
Im using the dregs of 2 bottles of JP(no starter) and wlp002(starter) pitched simultaneously, normal ferment for a month in primary, move to secondary for 1 year plus.
My questions is generally what cell count should I shoot for with my wlp002 pitch?
As opposed to pitching a normal healthy amount, im considering underpitching in order to allow the bugs to do more of the sugar eating/get a stronger foothold.
I figure any off flavors from underpitching will be consumed by the bugs. In the past with proper temp management I have gotten away with underpitching anyways.
Is this a sensible course, or should I just pitch the proper amount of wlp002 for the wort gravity and be done with it?
Im using the dregs of 2 bottles of JP(no starter) and wlp002(starter) pitched simultaneously, normal ferment for a month in primary, move to secondary for 1 year plus.
My questions is generally what cell count should I shoot for with my wlp002 pitch?
As opposed to pitching a normal healthy amount, im considering underpitching in order to allow the bugs to do more of the sugar eating/get a stronger foothold.
I figure any off flavors from underpitching will be consumed by the bugs. In the past with proper temp management I have gotten away with underpitching anyways.
Is this a sensible course, or should I just pitch the proper amount of wlp002 for the wort gravity and be done with it?