Just started a boil, need some advice asap!

[dandog2500]

Interesting.....

Si...Si

 

[dandog2500]

By the way, ChickyPad + 10 for being a Steelers fan.

Steelers Nation!

 

[chickypad]

couple more steelers in the HOF this week!

 

[sirmichael]

And a Seahawk in the HOF too

 

[dandog2500]

couple more steelers in the HOF this week!

sorry I couldn't help it...

 

[chickypad]

I was chastising myself, because I know what you mean!

 

[hough77]

While you are at the LHBS, you might as well grab a few packs of US-05, it came in handy for me a few times when I couldn't make a starter. Depending on the gravity, you might want to pitch 2 packs. I also found that rehydrating speeds up fermentation time, less lag, the better.

 

[dandog2500]

I am taking all advice I can get, Hough77 do i rehydrate the US-05 Packs? Depending on the OG how will I know to use 1 or 2 packs? I read that a starting gravity of > 1.08 would like a starter.

 

[Balto]

Typically one vial isn't enough. One packet of dry yeast can be enough for a lot of beers. Most people recommend making a starter with liquid yeast.

Check this.......http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html

 

[dandog2500]

The kit recommends wyeast rogue pacman. Does this matter? Or us US-05 the same thing?

 

[Balto]

I'd stick with what the kit calls for. The safeale US-05 is an american ale yeast.

 

[AnOldUR]

The kit recommends wyeast rogue pacman. Does this matter? Or us US-05 the same thing?

The Pacman is a better yeast for this beer, but only if you have the time and resources to make a two liter starter or are willing to use two packs of yeast.

Otherwise the 05 is also a clean yeast that will give you good results in an IPA.

 

[dandog2500]

I don't think I have the time to make a starter at this point. I need to pitch asap. 2 packs of 05 should do the trick?

 

[Balto]

2 packs of 05 should do the trick?

Yup that's what he said........

 

[dandog2500]

Yup that's what he said........

Just want to be crystal clear, this is my very first cook.

 

[Balto]

Just want to be crystal clear, this is my very first cook.

No problem, LOL

 

[AnOldUR]

I don't think I have the time to make a starter at this point. I need to pitch asap. 2 packs of 05 should do the trick?

Two packs would be for liquid yeast (the Pacman.)

If using dry (US-05) in a 1.060 beer, one 11.5g pack (rehydrated) will be enough.




note: Mr Malty says 1.1 packs of dry or 2.3 packs of fresh liquid yeast

 

[dandog2500]

Two packs would be for liquid yeast (the Pacman.)

If using dry (US-05) in a 1.060 beer, one 11.5g pack (rehydrated) will be enough.




note: Mr Malty says 1.1 packs of dry or 2.3 packs of fresh liquid yeast

Thank you sir. That's why i asked lol

 

[Balto]

Dandog2500 Send us pic or keep us posted on your progress!

 

[dandog2500]

Just got the yeast packs, Im rehydrating now. Ill post some details in a few minutes!

 

[DWavs]

1 pack should be plenty.

 

[Hernando]

The Pacman is a better yeast for this beer, but only if you have the time and resources to make a two liter starter or are willing to use two packs of yeast.

Use the Pacman 1 smackpack. You do not need a starter. I have done this exact kit and it came out just fine pitching the one pack for a 5 gallon batch. The KEY for this yeast is temp control. It is on the cooler side.

You are going to love this beer.

 

[dandog2500]

Ok all pitched and sealed. I boiled 1 cup water, waited for it to cool down to about 92 F, added yeast packet, covered with foil and waited 15 minutes. Next gave it a little mix, aerated my wort again and dumped in the yeast mixture. Sealed the bucket and put the air lock on.

House temp is 69F
Wort temp was 74F
OG is 1.05

Everything good? I gave the "beer" VERY SLIGHT mix before i sealed it.

 

[tre9er]

Sounds fine. Insulate the bucket if you can and keep it in a place that maintains a fairly steady temperature around 70* give or take. Leave it alone for 2-3 weeks minimum, let the yeast clean up byproducts of alcohol conversion, etc.

 

[dandog2500]

There appears to be a good 2" of sediment on the bottom of the bucket. Is this at all concerning?

 

[Hernando]

sounds normal to me.

 

[chickypad]

Sounds fine. Insulate the bucket if you can and keep it in a place that maintains a fairly steady temperature around 70* give or take.

Just my opinion but I like to keep the chico strains more mid to low 60's. You went with US-05, right? I used to have some diacetyl problems fermenting close to 70 (even though the companies report the temp range up to about 73).

 

[tektonjp]

Just my opinion but I like to keep the chico strains more mid to low 60's. You went with US-05, right? I used to have some diacetyl problems fermenting close to 70 (even though the companies report the temp range up to about 73).

I disagree on the insulating. The fermenting wort will generate it's own heat above the outer ambient temp. Room temp less than 70 is good.

 

[tre9er]

I used 70° because its likely to be close to that and no need to worry if it is. Below is a bit better in some cases

 

[dandog2500]

Generally the room is 65 to 68 ish..