3944 Belgian Wit questions

[mountainman13]

I made 5 gal of AHS's wit on 3 January with a massive starter (fresh smack pack stepped up twice). I had an insane ferm for three days @ 60-65 degrees with a blowoff tube. I thought it was safe to put an airolck on it on day 4, only to have to clean it out two days in a row. Now, 2 weeks later, it is still bubbling every 5-6 seconds and it seems that the krausen hasn't fallen one bit. This is my first time with this strain and was just wondering if this was the norm.

Edit- I'll also add that I have stepped it up to 75 degrees for the last week to try to speed it up, to no avail. And before someone asks, I haven't checked the gravity (I know, I know)

 

[beergolf]

That yeast can hold onto the krausen for a long time. Every time I use it I pretty much get the same results as you are explaining. You can gently swirl the fermenter and it will eventually drop.

 

[phenry]

I've used 3944 one time, and the krausen stuck around for about 3 weeks. I guess it's just a somewhat slow working yeast, but if you give it time the results are fantastic.

 

[mountainman13]

Thanks guys