IPA - Homebrew

[PoolGate]

I just finished 3 batches of beer. IPA, APA and Chocolate Stout. I already had 1/2 a keg of my Blue Moon clone. Tapped the IPA last week and WOW maybe the best I have ever made. I used an extra oz of "cryo-hops" that my beer supply store gave me for free to try out. I also stopped using liquid yeast and went back to dry, which I think was a GREAT choice.

Carbonation is almost there still a little foamy.

 

[Bperry]

I just finished 3 batches of beer. IPA, APA and Chocolate Stout. I already had 1/2 a keg of my Blue Moon clone. Tapped the IPA last week and WOW maybe the best I have ever made. I used an extra oz of "cryo-hops" that my beer supply store gave me for free to try out. I also stopped using liquid yeast and went back to dry, which I think was a GREAT choice.

Carbonation is almost there still a little foamy.

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If you turn the CO2 dispensing pressure down so it’s just enough to push the beer through the lines it helps keep the foaming down after it’s fully carbonated. I started out making the mistake of carbonating and dispensing at the same pressure. Never a fan of the blue moon but the IPA was a favorite when I could drink it.

 

[Homebrewale]

I stick to liquid yeast. What issues were you having with it?

 

[PoolGate]

I stick to liquid yeast. What issues were you having with it?

No issues but several people I know recommended going back to dry yeast. I think fermentation starts quicker. I am bubbling within hours of pitching dry yeast. I'm also done in like 4-5 days but within week I keg. I also like the flavor but I can't swear to it actually being better.

 

[Homebrewale]

No issues but several people I know recommended going back to dry yeast. I think fermentation starts quicker. I am bubbling within hours of pitching dry yeast. I'm also done in like 4-5 days but within week I keg. I also like the flavor but I can't swear to it actually being better.

I make a starter using liquid yeast a day or two before brewing. Fermentation starts quickly with a starter. Now if I could only rig my Speed Stir to get the starter stirred until needed. From what I read, liquid yeast strains are more pure than dry and give better results.

 

[PoolGate]

I make a starter using liquid yeast a day or two before brewing. Fermentation starts quickly with a starter. Now if I could only rig my Speed Stir to get the starter stirred until needed. From what I read, liquid yeast strains are more pure than dry and give better results.

I used to swear by the liquid also. Not anymore. Not to mention I never have to worry about weather conditions when I order or store it. I suggest try it for your next batch. No starter either just pitch dry yeast.

 

[Homebrewale]

I used to swear by the liquid also. Not anymore. Not to mention I never have to worry about weather conditions when I order or store it. I suggest try it for your next batch. No starter either just pitch dry yeast.

I have a local brew supply store. I don't have to worry about weather conditions. I don't have any intentions to going back to dry.