Wow this yeast is flocculant! I started this starter last night and got up to this this morning. I’m also impressed with how well that little stir bar works!
http://s787.photobucket.com/user/yso191/media/IMG_0194_zpsf7ee27b1.mp4.html
I couldn’t get the short video to post here so I just linked to photobucket. Is there a way to post video?
There’s a button for embedding Flash, but as far as I can tell it’s either broken or disabled for security reasons.
That’s some healthy looking yeast!
Very awesome! I had the same “WOW” reaction the first time I used it as well. I have been using this in a lot of my brews and love it.
What are you brewing?
An IPA on Friday. This is my second time using this yeast, but the first time I didn’t have time to do a yeast starter so I used to smack packs and didn’t get to see the show.
This is my current favorite non-Belgian yeast. It flocculates like a beast.
I had a starter where I turned off the stir plate, decanted, and added fresh wort. I had trouble getting the stir bar to break up the settled yeast when I turned it back on. The starter was almost like a liter of yogurt.
REALLY enjoyed the flavor profile of this yeast in a Mild a did last year.
I did a Diacetyl rest because I’ve heard it can floc early and leave some diacetyl behind. With a healthy fermentation of a lower gravity beer, that meant starting the temp rise at about the 36 hour mark!
How’s the IPA?
I use 1968 in several of my recipes. It works great, cleans itself quick and I’ve never had any diacetyl issues with it.
Paul