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I am using US-05 on this batch (actually 2 5 gallon batches having the same problem) but the previous two were WLP001 & 1056 and I had the same problem. Is this common for US-05? The recipes were different for all of them. I have come across a little bit of information on this board...

Could this have anything to do with the water?

Hi All, In my last few batches, the Krausen has not been dropping after 3+ weeks. I have been using the Wyeast Yeast Nutrient (although I have used it for some time and never come across this problem). I dont want to touch the Krausen or disturb it to get a gravity reading. Eventually on the...

Its been 2 weeks since brew day and I still have some krausen floating at the top of my stout. Recipe calls to add coconut after 2 weeks. Most of the fermentation occurred after just a few days as I used a yeast starter and yeast nutrient. Is it ok to add coconut with some krausen still...

How does everyone handle the changing temperature inside the fermenter? I notice that the temperature rises when the yeast is at the most active part of fermentation and starts to drop when it is slowing down. Should I be adjusting my fridge to try to keep the fermenter at a certain temperature...

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. Long time reader but this was the first question I asked on here and I'm overwhelmed with how helpful everyone has been. Is this what everyone means by a probe...

I think your right. That's very helpful information. I didn't think of that. Can you still get off flavors if you remove the fermenter from a controlled temperature after the initial fermentation is complete? (after a week to 10 days)

69 is the temp of the fridge. Another great point about the temp of the fermenter, especially as aggressive of the fermentations I have been seeing with the yeast nutrient. I have just been following the recommended temperature of my yeast so far. Do you know where I can find something with...

Thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely use a yeast starter next time. My fermentation's have been so short and aggressive with the yeast nutrient I guess I was worried adding a yeast starter would be too much.

First time brewing this beer. I followed the recipe identically and it has lots of good reviews. I have been getting the same off flavor in different recipes as well. Brulosopher's Best Blonde Ale Brewer: Bright Spot Brewing Batch Size: 5.50 gal Style: Blonde Ale ( 6B) Boil Size: 7.38...

I will try fermenting a few degrees cooler. I have been using yeast nutrient and my fermentation usually takes off within a few hours and stops rumbling within a few days. I do leave it on the yeast for 3-4 weeks and sometimes a secondary after that. I was worried about oxidation but my last...

I did make a starter for the White Labs California Ale but not the others. I have been using some yeast nutrient that really gets it taking off quick. Should I make a yeast starter and use yeast nutrient or is that too much?

When you say probe, do you mean a blowoff valve? If so, I already did that. Thanks for the advice. I will try pitching and fermenting at a lower temperature.

Thanks for reminding me. I forgot to mention that all of these batches were in a temperature controlled refrigerator, right at 69 degrees. I have used 3 types of yeasts and got the same taste: White Labs WLP001 & WLP029 German Ale/Kolsch as well as Wyeast 1056.

My last 3 batches of Blonde Ales have all come out just a little off. I have brewed other batches (Stout & an IPA) in between and they came out fine. I am brewing all grain and hit my gravity on all of them. When I take a sip, I can taste its off in the beginning but just a little. Its hard...