Lacto Pre ferm

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by gjoker321, Sep 10, 2013.

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  1. gjoker321

    gjoker321 Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2007 Florida

    Alright, I boiled my 1.040 OG 3 gal batch of DME, water, and a couple really old hop pellets then lidded, wrapped in aluminum foil, and put bricks on top. It sat overnight, then I pitched a pack of Wyeast Lactobacillus and re lidded/foiled/bricked. Its been seven days and there might be a tiny bit of sour but no real flavor except boiled DME and a slight mustiness. I really didn't think it would take more than 5-7 days to develop all the sour I could want... Anyone ever have it take this long? I am worried at this point that botulism, or other bad-news-bugs, will get in there and cause this beer to turn deadly. Any help would be appreciated.
     
  2. clearbrew

    clearbrew Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2009 Louisiana

    I'm missing what you are trying to achieve.
     
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  3. gjoker321

    gjoker321 Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2007 Florida

    Berliner Weisse. Trying to sour then boil
     
  4. GatorBeer

    GatorBeer Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2010 South Carolina

    You need hotter temps for starters. Get it to 110F
     
  5. gjoker321

    gjoker321 Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2007 Florida

    Hmm, damn, I have it in the garage in the 90's... Might need to bust out the heating pad.
     
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