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Slow WIT or Dim Wit?

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:06 am
by Dutch
The Belgian Wit I made at TAFTB Day had a bit of a problem getting started [probably yhe outdated WLP 400] so I added a pack of WB06 yeast. Things took off like gangbusters. I decided to bottle today [after about 7 days ferm] but when I was removing the orange bits I seemed to notice some continuing action and decided to check gravity and came up with about 1.01 at about 65-70 degrees]. Seems to me like this brew could benefit from a bit more fermenation? I racked and put back in the fermenting chamber at about 70-71 deg just to be sure. Volume [near 6 gal] was a little large due to lower than anticipated boil off caused by insufficient heat source.
I was a bit surprised at the amount of traub but probably should be expected since I'm not quite used to the BIAB process yet. Rig will get larger banjo burner this week.
Aroma was GREAT!!
Am I on the right track?

Re: Slow WIT or Dim Wit?

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:47 pm
by sirgiovanni
You are a brave soul to bottle after just 1 week. If it's not done, yowser.

Re: Slow WIT or Dim Wit?

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:59 pm
by Dutch
Actually reconsidered the bottling process and contuinued in the ferm enter after racking. It is still going - albeit very slow. I am working on being patient - it is real tough!
I guess I'll just have to back sweeten and recarbonate my third batch of finished cider.

Re: Slow WIT or Dim Wit?

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:38 am
by Dutch
Still going - allbeit very slow. I'll give it another week.

Re: Slow WIT or Dim Wit?

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 3:16 pm
by sirgiovanni
No harm there.