Holy Hefe!

[Jonesy1979]

I just started a Bavarian Hefeweisen. Pitched it less than 24 hours ago and it is bubbling foam out of the air lock. I resanitized the airlock and moved it into a cooler room...about 60 degrees...any other ideas or suggestions? I don't think this is an issue but its a first for me...thanks!

 

[jerryboy]

Blow off tube. Is it the 3 piece airlock?

 

[ronclark]

It's the yeast strain. It's a potent one. Try a blow-off if it continues at that level of fermentation. I would guess you probably already hit the peak of it. It's only risen that high at one point each time I've used it.

 

[postal_penguin]

Hefe yeasts are the most vigorous fermenters I've seen so I always use blowoffs with them. Otherwise my closet will get coated with krausen.

 

[Jonesy1979]

Yes...im using a three piece currently...will this be ok if I keep it clean?

 

[unionrdr]

I'd have left it where it was & put a blow off on it. you want the slighly higher temps to produce those banana esters hefe's are known for.

 

[ReverseApacheMaster]

Yes.

60F is too cool if you want a noticeable banana flavor/aroma.

 

[Jonesy1979]

Its currently at 72 in the fermenter...is that a good temp?

 

[Jonesy1979]

The temp inside the fermenting bucket is at 72 right now...is that good or does it need to be warmer?

 

[unionrdr]

72F is ok,but 74 would give more esters. It might also give some off flavors at that point too.

 

[Pezman1]

72 is as warm as you want to go. I ferment Hefes (Wheihenstephan yeast) at 68 degrees.

Sanitize and cover your carboy with some loose fitting tinfoil untill all signs of blowoff have subsided, then re-sanitize and re-install your airlock.

SOAPBOX TIME - ALWAYS use a blowoff. Period. Once the krausen starts to fall you can put on a regular airlock. There is simply no reason not to use a blowoff every time.

Pez.

 

[Jonesy1979]

I am using the 6.5 gallon bucket as the primary fermenter. What else can I use on this case?

 

[unionrdr]

Slap a blow off on that sucker & step away. Let the yeasties do their trick man. They're hip to the scene.

 

[Jonesy1979]

Thanks everyone! I am going to relax and let the yeast do their thing.