Fastest ferment - ever!

[david_42]

I pitched the Bent Rod Rye on the cake from 3CPA (which was pitched on the cake from the 1909 Mild - Nottingham) at Noon yesterday. Fermentation temperature 67F.

OG 1.046 Fermentation started in 45 minutes
SG @ 20 hrs 1.016
SG @ 29.5 hrs Brix 2.8
SG @ 48 hrs Brix 2.2

Down side? Three quarts of yeast cake now! When it's time, I'll sanitize a bottle and draw off the cake until it runs clear. I think this batch will keg a little short, though.

 

[SpecialEd]

Nice job, can I get a little of that yeast cake?

 

[Hops-4-Life]

I transfer out of primary about 2 hours before going in on top of the fermenter. It seems to work out so good and the beer is awesome. It has been good for 6 batches total - I have not tried to push it further.. yet.

Good Luck!

 

[ColoradoXJ13]

I had a similar experience, pitched my Chocolate Milk Stout onto a WLP004 cake from an irish red, went from OG 1.079 to 1.025 in 24 hours and is still going!

 

[BierMuncher]

...I think this batch will keg a little short, though.

Add a gallon of tap water...



















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