So I brewed the exact same beer 2 weeks ago in 2 separate 5 gal pots at the same time. I labeled everything carefully. I used Belgium ale yeast in one batch and California ale yeast in the other. Everything went great except the wife was rushing me at the end when I was putting them in the carboys. Well, I think I may have switched them. So how do I tell them apart? Here are some things to consider:
1 - they were both brand new liquid yeast vials bought the day before with expiration dates about 4 months away.
2 - I made starters with both. Both kicked off early and went well. I recall one was slightly browner than the other and that one had more krauzen than the other. I do not recall which one was this at this point because I had them labeled well.
3 - just like the starter one batch had a vigorous fermentation which required a blow off tube and the other didn't. Both kicked off early and seemed to do well.
So which is which based on your experience? My problem is that I want to use the California yeast for my next brew which is supposed to be tomorrow. But without knowing which yeast is which, that will be kinda hard. Thanks for the help!
1 - they were both brand new liquid yeast vials bought the day before with expiration dates about 4 months away.
2 - I made starters with both. Both kicked off early and went well. I recall one was slightly browner than the other and that one had more krauzen than the other. I do not recall which one was this at this point because I had them labeled well.
3 - just like the starter one batch had a vigorous fermentation which required a blow off tube and the other didn't. Both kicked off early and seemed to do well.
So which is which based on your experience? My problem is that I want to use the California yeast for my next brew which is supposed to be tomorrow. But without knowing which yeast is which, that will be kinda hard. Thanks for the help!