 Head space requirements and Primary aging |
 Jan 20 2013, 11:50 AM
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Ive transitioned to larger batches in the 15-18 gal range. Ive noticed that in my 20 gallon fermenter when I go 18 gal I have enough head space to keep Kraeusen inside the ferm, but aging seems to be incomplete. Just finished an 18 gal IPA that was in there 3 weeks and its way green, but no other off flavors. OG's are finishing where called for, but very green and yeast in susp.
Qualitatively, when I run the same recipes in the 20 gal ferm in 15 gal batch size, they come out glorious and ready to keg after 2 weeks. Does anyone have data on desired head space % for US05 for American IPA's and Wy 3787 for Belgians? Obviously Im cutting it tight given the above scenario. |
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manplant Head space requirements and Primary aging Jan 20 2013, 11:50 AM
pilsenhammer I don't know what would cause a difference oth... Jan 22 2013, 05:28 PM KeystoneHomebrew It does sound on the surface as a pitching issue. ... Feb 15 2013, 03:53 PM manplant I pitched as if it were a 20gal. No yeast came ou... Feb 16 2013, 11:37 AM
Dean Palmer The yeast doesn't know anything about headspac... Feb 27 2013, 03:40 PM  |
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