jony
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I brewed a Flanders red beer based on the recipe and mash schedule described in Jeff Sparrows "Wild Brews". Only difference was I used WLP665 because my LHBS did not have any Roselare. I pitched to an over chilled wort (57 degs F). It took a few days to warm up to the recommended 70 degs. I had no activity for 6 days and for the last 24 hours it's been starting to come alive but only about 1 bubble every couple of minutes. A very small krausen is forming around the edges.
My concern is the sach in the vial was dead. Date in package was best before 2/8/14. Should I pitch a small amount of neutral ale yeast such as S-05, or just leave it alone? Being as this is going to age for 18+ months I want to get it started right.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
My concern is the sach in the vial was dead. Date in package was best before 2/8/14. Should I pitch a small amount of neutral ale yeast such as S-05, or just leave it alone? Being as this is going to age for 18+ months I want to get it started right.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.