Feurhund
Well-Known Member
I have 30 gallons of blended lambic that is 30 months old. It tastes great and has a nice complexity and sourness.
5 days ago I added fruit to CO2 purged carboys and the pushed the lambic on top again topping with CO2. Smelled amazing, esp the mango/passion fruit blend.
I checked again tonight and no activity. I wasn't sure what to expect and have blow offs in case. I figured even though the bugs are old and much settled out, the fruit is a lot of simple sugar.
Should I be concerned, or should I add fresher brett or bugs I saved from the yeast cake?
I am in no rush and would rather get added complexity from the blend already there, but wanted to hear opinions if this lag is bad for some reason. Thank you in advance for your help.View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425703228.251486.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425703249.578959.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425703268.722592.jpg
5 days ago I added fruit to CO2 purged carboys and the pushed the lambic on top again topping with CO2. Smelled amazing, esp the mango/passion fruit blend.
I checked again tonight and no activity. I wasn't sure what to expect and have blow offs in case. I figured even though the bugs are old and much settled out, the fruit is a lot of simple sugar.
Should I be concerned, or should I add fresher brett or bugs I saved from the yeast cake?
I am in no rush and would rather get added complexity from the blend already there, but wanted to hear opinions if this lag is bad for some reason. Thank you in advance for your help.View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425703228.251486.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425703249.578959.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425703268.722592.jpg