Nateo
Well-Known Member
Before using S-04 in my barleywine, I read about people having issues with attenuation and alcohol tolerance with that strain, or at least warning against that strain for those reasons.
My BW started at 1.120, 6 days later the krausen fell, and gravity was at 1.022, which is about 81% apparent attenuation. No rousing/special techniques necessary. Hydro sample tastes pretty good. Nice fruitiness with no off-flavors or hot alcohol/solvents.
Started fermentation at 55*, rose to 66* by day 6.
If anyone cares, I can post mash schedule.
My BW started at 1.120, 6 days later the krausen fell, and gravity was at 1.022, which is about 81% apparent attenuation. No rousing/special techniques necessary. Hydro sample tastes pretty good. Nice fruitiness with no off-flavors or hot alcohol/solvents.
Started fermentation at 55*, rose to 66* by day 6.
If anyone cares, I can post mash schedule.