bowhunter64
Apprentice
made an ipa sunday and used BRY-97 yeast i've used it before with good results but ive noticed it takes up to 48 hrs to get rolling. this time it took 4 days! anyone else notice this? I think I'm gonna go back to US-05.
bowhunter64 said:made an ipa sunday and used BRY-97 yeast i've used it before with good results but ive noticed it takes up to 48 hrs to get rolling. this time it took 4 days! anyone else notice this? I think I'm gonna go back to US-05.
bowhunter64 said:yes I always rehydrate when using dry yeast. I use a sanitized jar with about 2cups of boiled water chilled to about 65-70 deg at least an hr before pitching.
bowhunter64 said:I agree that making a starter would be a plus. I think I know why this happened, my well water is very cold [236 ft deep] and I normally chill my wort to 65 deg but this time I overshot and got it down to 59 then I took it to the basement after pitching the yeast and the coldest corner of my basement stays barely 60 and it has been cold here lately so it could have been even colder. I moved it out to the middle where its warmer and its started to take off. i'll bet everyone wishes they had my problems! lol