Witbier

[crazymonkey15]

If you pitched a big starter and caught it while it was still active then sounds like you're doing good. What's the temp?

[shunt]

If you pitched a big starter and caught it while it was still active then sounds like you're doing good. What's the temp?

67-68

[crazymonkey15]

you should be fine. Belgian yeasts can be . . . . "interesting" in many ways other than just flavor contributions.

[northern brewer]

Interesting to say the least.

I am currently fermenting at 64F and the fucker has blown the airlock of every day for the last three days. And this is with a 2 gallon head space.

Crazy shit man.

[crazymonkey15]

has blown the airlock of every day for the last three days. And this is with a 2 gallon head space

There's no rule against a blow off tube.

[ColdBraue]

Shunt,
did you use chamomile? I altered Doc's recipe to be an american wheat with the spices in tact, but I am wondering if chamomile would be appropriate. Just wondering if you used it.

[shunt]

Shunt,
did you use chamomile? I altered Doc's recipe to be an american wheat with the spices in tact, but I am wondering if chamomile would be appropriate. Just wondering if you used it.

I was looking into using that but at the last minute decided not to throw it in. I am however very curious to see if you will be able to detect it or if it adds something to the beer.
Let me know.

[shunt]

I'm a bit worried about my fermentation. It never really took off after the first few hours. It's been at a steady ONE burp every 30 -45 seconds. I have a blowff going into some starsan. Kraeusen is in good shape but I don't want to start poking at it by taking too many readings.

I made a starter.


I was sure that this yeast would be more active.