OK, so I did both my brews yesterday.
I did the brown ale first. Was shooting for an OG of 1.045, came in a little above at 1.048. Pitched with a yeast starter of Wyeast 1335. It had signs of fermentation by the time I was done with the 2nd batch
The 2nd batch was a pale mild OG 1.040, it too was a little above my target of 1.038. Pitched with a starter of Wyeast 1187. I did not have any signs of fermentation before I went to bed, but I just checked and it looks like it will take off any minute. Im a little suprised its not churning away by now.
My plan is to let both sit in primary for 7 days. Then rack to 2ndary with dry hops and finings at room temp for 24hrs. Then crash cool it for 3 days. Then carb it in 2 days.
I think I have a good plan, and I fully expect the beers to be drinkable by Christmas Eve.
I will post a follow up sometime after Christmas.
I did the brown ale first. Was shooting for an OG of 1.045, came in a little above at 1.048. Pitched with a yeast starter of Wyeast 1335. It had signs of fermentation by the time I was done with the 2nd batch
The 2nd batch was a pale mild OG 1.040, it too was a little above my target of 1.038. Pitched with a starter of Wyeast 1187. I did not have any signs of fermentation before I went to bed, but I just checked and it looks like it will take off any minute. Im a little suprised its not churning away by now.
My plan is to let both sit in primary for 7 days. Then rack to 2ndary with dry hops and finings at room temp for 24hrs. Then crash cool it for 3 days. Then carb it in 2 days.
I think I have a good plan, and I fully expect the beers to be drinkable by Christmas Eve.
I will post a follow up sometime after Christmas.
