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[mcbaumannerb]

Even pitching at normal rates, with higher gravity beers yeast will produce more esters and fusels (gavin can at least back me up here!). Stressing them out creates even more of this. My only thought with avoiding a dry yeast is that liquid can get a chance to condition itself before hitting the higher gravity wort in a starter, whereas dry yeast cannot.

Re-hydrate your dry yeast and there is nothing to worry about, other than doubling the normal amount of yeast compared to a lower plato wort.

Damned UPS is really taking its time today!

 

[mcbaumannerb]

 

[DisturbdChemist]

@finsfan trying to science

 

[Psylocide]

Re-hydrate your dry yeast and there is nothing to worry about, other than doubling the normal amount of yeast compared to a lower plato wort.

Damned UPS is really taking its time today!

Yeah... I re-hydrated, but pitched a pack short on both.

2 into 5.5 gal @ 1.087

1 into 5.5 gal @ 1.070

I mean, I could've taken 2 mins and used a calculator, but just said 'flocc it,' apparently.

 

[TheCADJockey]

 

[finsfan]

@finsfan trying to science

Alright chemist boy, where is my flaw? Besides the increased heat part?

 

[mcbaumannerb]

photo credit: @BeerMeDuffMan

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Alright, talked to my buddy this morning that suggested an Irish ale. He is cool with whatever as long as it isnt overly bitter and is RED. Here is what I mocked up as a hybrid american red/pale ale with hops I have on hand. Probably use a clean yeast for this. Any suggestions on recipe or yeast are welcomed. The main goal here is a red beer.

Batch Size: 6.5 gallons (ending kettle volume)
Efficiency: 77% (ending kettle)

STATS:
Original Gravity: 1.063
Final Gravity: 1.016
ABV (standard): 6.19%
IBU (tinseth): 37.9
SRM (morey): 16.1

FERMENTABLES:
11 lb - United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale (76.5%)
1 lb - American - Munich - Light 10L (7%)
1 lb - American - Caramel / Crystal 40L (7%)
0.5 lb - American - Victory (3.5%)
0.5 lb - American - Caramel / Crystal 120L (3.5%)
6 oz - Belgian - Special B (2.6%)

HOPS:
7 g - Columbus, Type: Pellet, AA: 15, Use: Boil for 60 min, IBU: 11.01
0.5 oz - Columbus, Type: Pellet, AA: 15, Use: Boil for 15 min, IBU: 11.07
0.5 oz - Citra, Type: Pellet, AA: 11, Use: Boil for 15 min, IBU: 8.11
0.5 oz - Columbus, Type: Pellet, AA: 15, Use: Boil for 5 min, IBU: 4.45
0.5 oz - Citra, Type: Pellet, AA: 11, Use: Boil for 5 min, IBU: 3.26

That is similar to my red IPA that even people that don't like IPA loves except I use plain 2 row for my base malt. Bittered with Columbus, late hopped with simcoe and Amarillo instead of citra though. Dry hopped with all 3. Either way should be good. I'm expecting my Irish red to me mostly malty with just enough bitterness to balance things out so probably not what you are going for.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

photo credit: @BeerMeDuffMan

 

[finsfan]

That is similar to my red IPA that even people that don't like IPA loves except I use plain 2 row for my base malt. Bittered with Columbus, late hopped with simcoe and Amarillo instead of citra though. Dry hopped with all 3. Either way should be good. I'm expecting my Irish red to me mostly malty with just enough bitterness to balance things out so probably not what you are going for.

Thanks for the feedback. The more I thought about it, the more I want this beer to be somewhat "aggresive" in a sense, so a typical Irish Red was out of the question.

 

[BGBC]

Dry yeast works just fine, you damn yeastist.

Now, under pitching dry yeast is definitely not fine.


Psy, I had a 1.075 OG IPA go from peach ester bomb to Award Winner in the bottle, in two to three weeks.

I'd say leave it out to condition or bottle it up.

"Award Winner"

 

[TheCADJockey]

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Alright chemist boy, where is my flaw? Besides the increased heat part?

Try they are not conditioned but I think they have the nutrients already packed. Just add more than you need. I havent notice any fussels in my big beers

 

[finsfan]

Try they are not conditioned but I think they have the nutrients already packed. Just add more than you need. I havent notice any fussels in my big beers

That was just an opinion on why I dont often use dry yeast (which I have had successes with before), not official science talk. Try to keep up here.

 

[Brizzo]

View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1454534951.147825.jpgohhhh I just scienced all over my face!

 

[TheCADJockey]

 

[mcbaumannerb]

 

[1977Brewer]

"Award Winner"

I have a donkey trophy and everything.

 

[Psylocide]

 

[1977Brewer]

You have all gone insane.

 

[Brizzo]

View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1454535729.005085.jpgahhhh my favorite. Post science cigarette

 

[TheCADJockey]

You have all gone insane.

Au contraire mon ami.. just sorting out who needs to replace their dial up connection.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

longest
freaking
day
of
all

 

[1977Brewer]

Au contraire mon ami.. just sorting out who needs to replace their dial up connection.

LTE had struggles.


My trophy case:

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[BeerMeDuffMan]

time

 

[onetoeddogbrewery]

Quick science question:

What should I do with these two ester bombs I made with my fancy new buckets that are terrible at thermal conduction?

Dump?

Donate to the food bank?

Set house on fire?

Send to CAD?

I thought you had already given it all to your neighbor and that's why he stopped clearing out your driveway for you.
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[thatjonguy]

Re-hydrate your dry yeast and there is nothing to worry about, other than doubling the normal amount of yeast compared to a lower plato wort.

Damned UPS is really taking its time today!

I'm out sick.

Your delivery has been rescheduled between 10 and 4, all of November.

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[blizzard]

This thread.
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[drainbamage]

Too much going on at work today. I won't try to PKU.

Seems like everyone else has been drinking this lately, I'll try one too. It's decent.

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[1977Brewer]

This thread.
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Yes.