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Author Topic: Getting Close to Chimay Red  (Read 3360 times)

Big Monk

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Re: Getting Close to Chimay Red
« Reply #15 on: January 26, 2018, 01:09:51 pm »
I have heard many people talk about the banana flavors they get from 1214 when fermenting at higher than normal (64 F) temperatures and I am always looking for data points to the contrary, especially since my own experience contradicts that.

Does it even ferment well at 64°?

Do you usually pitch 2 packs of yeast and aerate the same?

Up until about a year ago, I made a yeast starter for every batch.  These days I will often just pitch 2 smack packs for a moderate gravity ale.  I do aerate the same.

This is definitely the best beer I've gotten with 1214.  I plan to use it some more.

Really cool to hear. I'm trying to get a post together on ester synthesis and higher alcohols with these yeasts. Hopefully this month. I’ve personally never had good luck with it when I try to hold it cool. I usually pitch at 66 and let it ride into the low 70s.

« Last Edit: January 26, 2018, 01:20:17 pm by Big Monk »