scottfro
Well-Known Member
So I did my first 46 L batch with 22 lb of 2-row malt and 2 lb barely flakes. I ended up with a final gravity of 1.048 (was shooting for 1.058) and the yeast are definitely at work but not nearly as active as I'm used to. I put blow off tubes on both carboys but neither were needed as the kraeusen only got to a thickness of 1" or so. The beer is definitely churning a lot and the airlock was ripping for the first few days.
Am I worrying about nothing or is there something in my brewing process I need to improve (beyond improving my efficiency)?
This is also the first time I've used a yeast starter grown up from a yeast slant I cultured myself. Could the yeast health contribute to this?
Am I worrying about nothing or is there something in my brewing process I need to improve (beyond improving my efficiency)?
This is also the first time I've used a yeast starter grown up from a yeast slant I cultured myself. Could the yeast health contribute to this?