Stella Artois Clone - Has anyone tried this?

[conebone69]

Stella Artois

I'd like to give this a try over the winter and was wondering if anyone has tried and had success with this kit.

 

[Bob]

Do you have the ability to control fermentation temperature?

The key to success with this kit is the ferment. Lagers require a bit more attention to detail than do ales.

Cheers,

Bob

 

[conebone69]

Yeah I have an extra fridge that I will put it in

 

[jigidyjim]

Did you end up trying it? I've got a SWMBO request for Stella. I'd prefer doing it from a recipe rather than a kit (so I can know what's in it and use that info in the future), but I'm having trouble finding a recipe for Stella...

 

[jigidyjim]

I'm brewing this as we speak, so I can let you know how it is in about 12 weeks...

 

[jigidyjim]

Brew day went great. Stove top all grain, and nailed the OG just fine (1.048). Just pitched a 1L starter + 1 extra vial of yeast (still under pitching though...) at 61F with the fridge set at 52F.

Now for the waiting game...

 

[jetmac]

Well, how did it turn out?

My guess is, you under pitched and fermented too warm.

 

[jigidyjim]

Well, how did it turn out?

My guess is, you under pitched and fermented too warm.

Turned out fine. I still haven't done a blind taste test vs a real stella, but I still have about 20 bottles left so maybe I'll do that. It's been so long since I've head Stella that I don't remember what the real one tastes like.

It did ferment slow due to the under pitching, but I don't think I fermented it too warm, and I'm not picking up any off flavors.