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After 6 days of fermentation with Lutra yeast, the krausen on this Maibock has a strange appearance. Any thoughts?
 

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Krausen looks differently depending on the yeast strain and wort composition, among other things. Yours looks to be perfectly healthy. Lots of CO2 bubbles with yeast on top.
 
Looks like a bunch of yeast took a ride to the top. I wouldn't be worried.

The little bubbles are unusual, but it's just the yeast/wort not forming big bubbles for whatever reason. (Do you use a foam control agent?)
 
Thanks to all for your input. I don’t think the kveik yeast liked being at the bottom end of the temp range. I cranked up the heat and fermentation picked up speed. Looks like it’s now about finished. We’ll see.
 

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