WLP001 krausen just won't fall

[Happywanderer]

I don't know if it's the water (first time using RO), but I've still got 2 inches of krausen after 7 days that isn't going anywhere.


Looks like a nice healthy krausen.

I'm guessing it has to be the fact that the yeast just really like my RO water.

Or is this typical for WLP001?





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[Munchkin]

size of batch? fermentation temp?

 

[Happywanderer]

4.5 gallons. Fermentation started at 60 and I've warmed it to 63.


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[Munchkin]

ive had a huge krausen that wouldnt drop in the past. I dont recall it being with 001 though. Either way I wouldnt worry about it to much. I just racked under the krausen at transfer time.

 

[JoeSpartaNJ]

You can cold crash and see if the krausen falls or try shaking the fermentor here and there. You could also sanitize a spoon and stir it if it's in a bucket.


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[Yooper]

4.5 gallons. Fermentation started at 60 and I've warmed it to 63.


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That's why- that's fairly cold for WLP001. It really likes 68 degrees, and will finish fairly quickly at 68, but with a really low temperature like that it will be pretty slow going.

 

[Happywanderer]

I'll let it warm slowly then. It was very vigorous at 60* btw. Started in 7hrs. Developed a 4-5 inch krausen.

 

[rdkopp0153]

Straight RO water? That could be an issue itself.
I've also had long lasting krausens when fermenting cold. Just takes longer to drop. Patience grasshopper.

 

[Komocabo]

I love fermenting 1056 (same as 001) at 62°. Nice peachy tones. I also have high krausen for a good # of days. As long as 10 days once... delicious beer.

I.only use RO water. Wonderful stuff!

It'll be delicious