Tancred the Brewer
Brewing Irony
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Hey all. I brewed a NB White IPA kit a few weeks back. They recommended T-58 as the yeast to provide some of that yeast character for the beer. The packet was fresh and got started right away. It was bubbling along very well within about 8 hours but seemed to finish up after around a total of 48 hours. I know that strain can have an active fermentation so wasn't surprised by the quick start. I let it go for a total of two weeks to allow it time to finish and when I checked the FG it was about 1.023 from a OG of 1.067. Attenuation of 63% is well below what is expected for this yeast. I oxygenated well by stirring which has always worked for me and fermented at 68 degrees. After checking I raised the temp to 72 degrees and there was no change.
Suggestions on what I did wrong? Or did I just get a bum sachet of yeast?
Kind of disappointed as the flavor is a little sweet. Hoping that after dry hopping and carbonating it balances out better. Otherwise it is a fine beer.
Suggestions on what I did wrong? Or did I just get a bum sachet of yeast?
Kind of disappointed as the flavor is a little sweet. Hoping that after dry hopping and carbonating it balances out better. Otherwise it is a fine beer.