Noob_Brewer
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So this is the first time Ive used WYEAST 3787. Had a volcanic fermentation initially but increased temps from 65-70 1 degree per day and that krausen was huge. Since this is first time using this yeast, I used my Tilt Hydrometer to let me know based on trends when it finished. See attached. it hasn't wavered from 1.010-1.009 in two full days now and you could make the case it was "done" 4 days ago when it was 1.011-1.010 (at this time all airlock ceased and beer started to clear with no visible yeast movement). Given the manufacturers precision states its +/- 0.002 gravity points, it hasn't wavered more than 0.001 point in a in several days. So at this point, I would normally start cold crashing tomorrow for a couple of days in preparation for kegging based on the Tilt, and most other classic signs that it is done. However, the krausen, while almost gone is still present just a little bit and still falling out. So, Im really not in a big rush considering Im only at day 9, but the conflicting info telling me its done (Tilt and no visible swimmers, and zero airlock activity for a few days), the little bit of krausen has me questioning whether I should start the cold crash tomorrow or wait a little longer. Thoughts?