hefeweizen question

topic posted Tue, October 21, 2008 - 6:04 PM by  offlinebill.
Share/Save/Bookmark
Advertisement
currently fermenting my first hefeweizen and just wondering when it's going to be done. it's taken a bit longer than i anticipated. already been in the fermenter 18 days, with little sign of slowing, however since my basement has been on the chilly side the past two weeks (58-65 degrees) i'm wondering if it is just taking a little longer than usual. or, since hefeweizens tend to be highly carbonated, are the bubbles just excess carbon coming out of solution? i know i should take hydro readings, but i'm really into a less is more philosophy when it comes to brewing, and my instincts have been right on every other batch. so i will do this at the three week mark, but just wanted to see if anyone else had similar experiences and wanted to impart some wisdom. thanks.
posted by:
bill.
Providence
Advertisement
Advertisement

Recent topics in "Beer Makers"

Topic Author Replies Last Post
Hopless beer recipie Tommaso 5 May 27, 2009
carbonation Thomas 5 May 13, 2009
stop yeast fermentation Pilsbury 3 May 4, 2009
storing beer... onlinebill. 3 April 13, 2009