Yeast advice

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  1. skivtjerry

    skivtjerry Pooh-Bah (1,865) Mar 10, 2006 Vermont
    Pooh-Bah

    I just got some for this reason. No experience with any kveik yet. The fermentation temp range says 68-95F. With winter coming soon, 68 may be hard to maintain at times without a heating device. Do you have any experience at the low end for this yeast? Do you think 64-65 would be acceptable?
     
    #21 skivtjerry, Sep 17, 2020
  2. dmtaylor

    dmtaylor Savant (1,149) Dec 30, 2003 Wisconsin

    I haven't used it quite that cold, but I'll bet it turns out just fine. Just be sure not to underpitch. Pitch at normal rate for ale yeast, which is typically 1-2 grams per gallon (assuming it is dried yeast).
     
    #22 dmtaylor, Sep 17, 2020
  3. skivtjerry

    skivtjerry Pooh-Bah (1,865) Mar 10, 2006 Vermont
    Pooh-Bah

    That's what I thought. Similar to WY1728, Scottish ale, which specifies 55-75F but I've seen it keep chugging down into the low 40's.

    I make big starters when I want clean beers, will do so here.
     
    #23 skivtjerry, Sep 17, 2020
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  4. Prep8611

    Prep8611 Savant (1,208) Aug 22, 2014 New Jersey

    Don’t use Kviek in the winter unless you can heat it up.
     
    #24 Prep8611, Sep 18, 2020
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