thorson138
Well-Known Member
I got an extract kit from NB called Houblonmonstre Tripel IPA. I am anxious to get it going and just have a few questions before I get going on it.
1. The procedure calls for a secondary lasting a month but states this can be eliminated by leaving the batch in primary for an extra week. If I go this route will it change my finished product in a big way?
2. Do I absolutely have to have a starter for my WYEAST 3522 Belgian Ardennes Yeast smack pack? If so do I have to let it incubate for a full day?
3. I have a couple primary fermenters, one is about a 7 gallon capacity and the other one is a 9 gallon tuff tank. If I am making a 5 gallon batch, can I use one of these fermenters without a blow off tube?
4. If I don't do a secondary ferment, will the headspace in the primary fermenters I mentioned ruin my batch?
I appreciate any advice or input. Thanks in advance.
Mike
1. The procedure calls for a secondary lasting a month but states this can be eliminated by leaving the batch in primary for an extra week. If I go this route will it change my finished product in a big way?
2. Do I absolutely have to have a starter for my WYEAST 3522 Belgian Ardennes Yeast smack pack? If so do I have to let it incubate for a full day?
3. I have a couple primary fermenters, one is about a 7 gallon capacity and the other one is a 9 gallon tuff tank. If I am making a 5 gallon batch, can I use one of these fermenters without a blow off tube?
4. If I don't do a secondary ferment, will the headspace in the primary fermenters I mentioned ruin my batch?
I appreciate any advice or input. Thanks in advance.
Mike