Munton's Ale Yeast Going Insane

[BIF]

I never used this stuff before... Cheaped out, really, but after hearing from friends and reading on this very board how a careful rehydration can be superior to Wyeast and White Labs pitches, I gave Munton's Ale a shot.

Ambient temp today is around 73F, yet when I touch the carboy it seems to be even warmer! By like 10 deg?! Thank goodness I went straight to a cruddy blowoff, too as the beer looks like it is boiling!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5kenjgDlYU&feature=youtu.be

Is this the norm for this yeast 18hrs after pitch?

Nuts!

 

[Pratzie]

Theres a good chance the temp in the carboy is in the 80's. do u have a thermo strip? If so what does it say?

 

[BIF]

No... no thermo strip, unfortunately... definite warmth though as I have another carboy right next to this one and there is a perceptible difference.

 

[eastoak]

to warm is not a good thing for a fermenting ale.