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Offline oldtymehockey

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Starter gone crazy
« on: March 13, 2016, 08:46:07 pm »
Hi all. Judy wondering what I should do here. I took a Fast Ferment bulb about half full of yeast which had been cooled since I kegged that beer. I warmed it up, added my Fast Pitch, and water.  I set it on my Maelstrom at speed 3. One hour later it was so active it pushed the foam stopper out and spilled a little. I cleaned it up on the outside only, swirled it, and it calmed for the moment.

I plan to brew tomorrow. Should I cool it to let it go dormant, let it buck, leave it at room temp but not stir, or just slow the stirring?

Thanks

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Offline flars

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Re: Starter gone crazy
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2016, 09:17:39 pm »
I think you may find your answer in this thread.
https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=26267.0

I would let it sit at room temperature and pitch.

Offline oldtymehockey

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Re: Starter gone crazy
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2016, 09:20:18 pm »
I had to cool it. Hopefully that doesn't shock the yeast. I just couldn't leave it. It was way too active and I didn't want the whole room full of yeast.

I'm thinking when I warm it slowly it should come back just as strong.

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