Wyeast 1007 German Ale=First Blow off

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  1. ipas-for-life

    ipas-for-life Savant (1,041) Feb 28, 2012 Virginia

    I've brewed 25 batches so far with no blow off. I started using pure O2 for aeration around 10 batches ago and read that it might be good to use a blow off tube. I was starting to wonder if it was necessary since I use a 6.5 gallon bucket and fermcap in the boil.

    This morning I checked the temp on my fermentation chamber it was 59 and I could hear bubbling. I almost didn't open it before I left for work but decided to at the last minute. Glad I did because the bucket was swelled up and slightly hissing. It would bubble normally for a minute and then let out a bunch of bubbles at once. I decided to crack open a small section of the lid for today while I am at work. Moral to the story is wyeast 1007 is a beast.

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  2. CASK1

    CASK1 Pundit (951) Jan 7, 2010 Florida

    Interesting. I love that yeast but haven't used it in awhile. It makes an awesome Alt. My experience has always been that it is a slow finisher, and flocks poorly, so despite your obvious vigorous fermentation, prepare to be patient.
     
  3. ipas-for-life

    ipas-for-life Savant (1,041) Feb 28, 2012 Virginia

    My plan is 3-4 weeks primary. Two weeks bottle priming at room temp. Then 3-4 weeks in the bottle at 35. Of course this is just the plan. The yeast will do what it wants. I'm not going to rush it. From your experience do you think 3 weeks will be enough time for a 1.059 OG?
     
  4. CASK1

    CASK1 Pundit (951) Jan 7, 2010 Florida

    Yes, I think that should be plenty. But as you said, the yeast will do what it wants.
     
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    ipas-for-life Savant (1,041) Feb 28, 2012 Virginia

    Cracking the lid might not of been the best idea. When I got home yesterday there was yeast on the side of the bucket and a pool next to the bucket. I shut the lid and cleaned up. Now I have gone from insane fermentation to a bubble every 10 seconds on day 3. I pitched plenty of healthy yeast to begin with so I am hoping there is enough left to get the job done. I really hope so because what I cleaned up smelled really good.
     
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    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    “Now I have gone from insane fermentation to a bubble every 10 seconds on day 3. I pitched plenty of healthy yeast to begin with so I am hoping there is enough left to get the job done.” It sounds to me like you had a very robust start to your fermentation. It just may be that at day 3 your fermentation is winding down.

    I would expect that you beer will be just fine!

    Cheers!
     
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