Wyeast 3068 normal fermentation

[Kmcogar]

So last week I used a wyeast 3068 packet. I also used a yeast starter. So the fermentation started pretty fast. It was my first time for a starter. I was hoping for fast fermentation. My room is at about 68 degrees, so the brew is fermenting at about 72 degrees.

So one week later, that yeast is still kicking pretty good. Is this normal for this yeast? Especially since the yeast started working in a couple hours after I was done brewing.

 

[duboman]

3068 is a monster fermenter! Just let it work and keep in primary for 3-4 weeks to do its thing. At 72 though you will have a lot more banana note and less clove imparted in the beer, as it conditions it will balance out and mellow a hit but I like to ferment this yeast on the lower side like 60

 

[DarthMalt]

In my experiences at 68F, you will get a lot of esters with this yeast and a pronounced banana presence. I'd imagine this will only increase at 72F. This may not be a bad thing, depending how you like Hefe's. I prefer mine a bit cleaner and ferment in the 62 - 65 range.

EDIT: I noticed you mentioned ambient is 68. Just be mindful the beer could be fermenting in the high 70's at that temp.

 

[Kmcogar]

Lucky for me I'm making a banana beer. You just made me super happy to find out that this is perfect for what I'm doing. Cheers!

 

[JerzBrew]

So one week later, that yeast is still kicking pretty good. Is this normal for this yeast? Especially since the yeast started working in a couple hours after I was done brewing.

I am in the same exact situation and was going to post this question too. I've never had a fermentation bubble for this long and was worried a bug got in there or something. But it's just the yeast! Awesome. :rockin:

 

[Malticulous]

It can stick up top for a week or more after it's done.