Brewing a Tripel-Cut back on O2 for increased ester production?

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  1. hopsandmalt

    hopsandmalt Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2006 Michigan

    So I'm brewing 5 gallons of Tripel with wlp500 to the tune of about 1.080. I made a 1.5L starter on my stir plate with pretty fresh yeast which should give me about 268 billion cells (Yeastcalc).

    I have heard that if you don't slightly underpitch with this strain that you can end up with a bland-ish beer.

    I normally give all my ales two 30 second doses of O2 before pitching. Would cutting back a little on the O2 help increase ester production? I am looking for spicieness and phenolics but not bubblegum or banana.
     
    #1 hopsandmalt, Jan 5, 2014
  2. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    Cutting back on O2 should boost the esters.

    Phenolics, including spicy, are not esters. Watch the fermentation temps.
     
    #2 hopfenunmaltz, Jan 5, 2014
  3. hopsandmalt

    hopsandmalt Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2006 Michigan

    My plan is to pitch at 60-62 and let it rise naturally over a day or two to about 72-75.

    Does that sound solid for a Trappist character without too much fruit salad?
     
    #3 hopsandmalt, Jan 5, 2014
  4. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    Sound good. You might not let it go too high, maybe 72 would be good. Do you have Brew Like a Monk?
     
    #4 hopfenunmaltz, Jan 5, 2014
  5. hopsandmalt

    hopsandmalt Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2006 Michigan

    I don't. I've been meaning to pick it up though. I love abbey beers but for one reason or another, I haven't brewed that many of them. Is it a good read?
     
    #5 hopsandmalt, Jan 5, 2014
  6. mattcrill

    mattcrill Pooh-Bah (1,845) Mar 16, 2004 Ohio
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    BLAM is awesome. A fun and educated read.
     
    #6 mattcrill, Jan 5, 2014
  7. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    BLaM is a good read, as Stan Heironymus does an excellent job on researching and crafting the storyline. The book has good information, especially the fermentation temperatures the monks use.
     
    #7 hopfenunmaltz, Jan 5, 2014
  8. FeDUBBELFIST

    FeDUBBELFIST Pooh-Bah (1,765) Oct 31, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Anybody named "Lúpuloymalta" want to join this conversation?
    Bonus points if you are from Michigan.
     
    #8 FeDUBBELFIST, Jan 5, 2014
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