I brewed up a Saison on the 8th and decided to use the ice-bath method of keeping a steady temperature since the Texas heat is in full swing. Unfortunately, the water was maintaining a temp of 60-62, so the yeast wasn't very active. It built about 1/4"-1/2" of krausen, then stopped bubbling completely after day three, so I pulled it out of the water and swirled it around to bring back up any dormant yeast. The next morning was holding at 67 on the carboy, and the blow off tune was bubbling again so I thought I was in the clear as I was leaving for the weekend. Just got back and noticed it is still bubbling about every 8 seconds or so, but no krausen and very few bubbles on top.
Brew notes:
OG: 1.065
Target FG: 1.002
1lb honey at 5 min.
No sign of infection or anything, but has not cleared one bit.
Am I over-analyzing this, or is this a serious problem to not have ANY krausen? I can post photos in the morning. Any similar experiences/advice is appreciated!
Brew notes:
OG: 1.065
Target FG: 1.002
1lb honey at 5 min.
No sign of infection or anything, but has not cleared one bit.
Am I over-analyzing this, or is this a serious problem to not have ANY krausen? I can post photos in the morning. Any similar experiences/advice is appreciated!