Safale US-05

[Covrich]

Morning all

As I am currently fermenting my first extract Brew I used Safale US-05 yeast. THis is the first time I have used this yeast and whilst I am not concerned I just wondered if this seemed to be normal.

It took a good 24 hours before the krausen started to appear and this was just light foaming like a cap almost.

But now 5 or so days it is still there and if anything it looks a touch bigger this motning or bigger bubbles..

Normally my Krausens are long gone by day 4.

My Air lock doesnt bubble but thats normal and I can smell Co2 and there is condenstation inside it and on the lid so all appears to be going okay I just wondered if anyone has expeirenced this long krausen with safale us 05 before.

The temp has been around 18ºc give or take a few for minor fluctuations but generally around 18.

TIA

 

[CreweBrewer]

It'll be fine, and will probably need around 12 days in the FV. I've done two Bulldog kits and the Krausen hangs around for ages. It will sink eventually though. I think it's a trait of using a better quality yeast, but I may be wrong.

Dave

 

[stesmi]

+1 for Crewebrewer

 

[Dads_Ale]

Sounds normal. Keep a check on gravity readings after about 10 days to see when it has finished.

 

[VesPacelli]

It'll be fine, and will probably need around 12 days in the FV. I've done two Bulldog kits and the Krausen hangs around for ages. It will sink eventually though. I think it's a trait of using a better quality yeast, but I may be wrong.

Dave

Agreed. Whether used straight from the packet or rehydrated in 20c water, I get the same results as Crewebrewer states and I've used it for my last 10 brews. Nothing to worry about. :

 

[cheshirehomebrew]

Never used US-05 so cant comment, I have found good results with Gervins G12, goes like the bloody clappers so thats my yeast of choice at the mo

 

[Covrich]

Well its day 12 and its still there although it has diminished I am sure.. So leave it I shall. I suspect it will be gone by the weekend

 

[Dads_Ale]

Well its day 12 and its still there although it has diminished I am sure.. So leave it I shall. I suspect it will be gone by the weekend

Rely on gravity readings to see if fermentation has stopped as US05 tends to leave a permanent head unlike S04 that drop like a stone after a few days

And if bottling US05 takes a while to pack down tight so be careful when pouring