Ralelen Well-Known Member Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 166 Reaction score 1 Location West Hartford Jul 19, 2011 #1 Trying to capture some wild yeast and was wondering if they are ready to be stepped up to 500ml? This has only been outside for two days but it's showing some great activity.
Trying to capture some wild yeast and was wondering if they are ready to be stepped up to 500ml? This has only been outside for two days but it's showing some great activity.
Oldsock Well-Known Member Joined Sep 26, 2007 Messages 3,303 Reaction score 306 Location DC Jul 19, 2011 #2 Step it up and get it into a vessel that won't let air in (better to stop any aerobic microbes from taking over.)
Step it up and get it into a vessel that won't let air in (better to stop any aerobic microbes from taking over.)
OP OP Ralelen Well-Known Member Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 166 Reaction score 1 Location West Hartford Jul 19, 2011 #3 Eight hours after stepping up to 500 ml.
Oldsock Well-Known Member Joined Sep 26, 2007 Messages 3,303 Reaction score 306 Location DC Jul 20, 2011 #4 Looks like some very happy yeast, what are you planning to brew? How does it smell?
OP OP Ralelen Well-Known Member Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 166 Reaction score 1 Location West Hartford Jul 20, 2011 #5 I haven't smelled it yet, I'm going to step it up to 1000ml in a day or so; I'm thinking of a wit/farm house.
I haven't smelled it yet, I'm going to step it up to 1000ml in a day or so; I'm thinking of a wit/farm house.
OP OP Ralelen Well-Known Member Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 166 Reaction score 1 Location West Hartford Jul 20, 2011 #6 Just gave it a whiff, fruity and spicy with a hint of clove.