Atvar
Well-Known Member
I have a ~10 gallon lambic solera (Wyeast 3278) that is 1 year old. I am about to remove half to age on fruit, and brew another 5 gallons to top off. Should I pitch a packet of US-05 to help primary fermentation, or let whatever is alive in solera eat all the new sugars?
My longterm plan is to pull and replace 5 gallons every year. It will be split into a pair of 3 gallon carboys with black raspberries, blackberries, or other fruit to age another year before bottling. Might also try blending as well.
Also, at some point I may need to pull off some of the solera trub as well to prevent it from ever increasing? Is there anything major I'm not thinking of that may bite me later on?
My longterm plan is to pull and replace 5 gallons every year. It will be split into a pair of 3 gallon carboys with black raspberries, blackberries, or other fruit to age another year before bottling. Might also try blending as well.
Also, at some point I may need to pull off some of the solera trub as well to prevent it from ever increasing? Is there anything major I'm not thinking of that may bite me later on?