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I had 2nd krausen appear at 2-3 week mark too. I wasn't sure if I should bottle it or not. I ended up moving it to secondary for a week and it cleared right up.

I had 2nd krausen appear at 2-3 week mark too. I wasn't sure if I should bottle it or not. I ended up moving it to secondary for a week and it cleared right up.

Takes forever to get going and has huge Krausen. I had a 1/3 of the Carboy in headspace and thought I didn't need a blow off tube. That was a mistake. Looked like a volcano erupted:) Produces delicious and slightly sour fruit flavours in the mid 60's.

Just made 5 gallons using WLP029. Love this yeast in other beers. Takes a long time to drop but worth the wait. What I forgot to do was cut my hops in half on this recipe and now have a bitter Helles to enjoy over the winter. Not what I expected but tasty. Mashed at 155 and has a wonderful...

New Krausen appeared in my primary. Also used WLP400 and wondering if it's common with this yeast?

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The change is temps are not ideal but better than having it ferment in the 30s or 40s. I have brewed the 565 a few times and never had it over 75 so I think the lowed temps of 65 should be fine. Might not have the spicy phenolic flavours that are thrown off with higher temps but a tasty brew...

10 gallon. Belgian ale. 32929+10=32,939

Made this yesterday and still waiting for the WLP400 to wake up and get to work. Made a 1litre starter and still no sign of fermentation at 36 hour mark. Patiently waiting for signs of life. The starter smelled fantastic and I am already looking forward to the beer this yeast is going to make.

This is a great yeast and under appreciated by most IMO. I think the blend throws people off. Ferments out at most temps and has delicious fruit and slightly phenolic flavours. Touch of pepper if the heat gets ramped up at the right time 3-5 day mark. I haven't had it over 77f but might...

5.5 gal Beecave Kolsch. 6gallon fizzy yellow beer

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Fermented WLP029 at 57-60 for 4 days them free rise to about 66 for 2 weeks. Hydro sample taste like banana juice. Any one else have this with 029? Will it mellow out with age?

Just tasted my hydro sample. Total Banana flavor. Fermented at about 58-60 for 4 days. 65 for a 2 weeks. Still in Primary. Any or have same experience with WLP029? Very sterile environment. Infection not likely but possible I guess. Will it dissipate as it ages? Tks

I split a 6 gallon batch of Cottage House Saison. 3 gal with WLP565 and 3 gal with 3711. Most preferred the earthen, fruity and tart flavours of 565 over the more peppery flavours 3711. However, does not finish as dry as other Saison yeasts. Can't wait to use the 565 again. Makes a great...