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Thanks Yamaroo
I live in the Fairfield/Wetherill Pk area so Blue Mountains is a bit too far.

Not to far i work at prospect and its a 30min trip but if you do get stuck i can pick some up for you and you could drop in to prospect to pick it up.

TommyH wrote:Just checked Country Brewer web site and it appears they don't stock liquid yeast.
Anyone any ideas where I can buy this in Western Sydney? Or will I have to purchase online?
Thanks

They always have some liquid yeast in the fridge at the Girraween Country Brewer.
Last time I was there, a week ago, they had about 8 or 9 different strains to choose from - I was spoiled for choice.

Just ring them and see what they have at moment.

Thanks Carb
I'll give Graham a call

Sorry, just one more question.
Having never used liquid yeast before are there any recommendations? Particularly for ales.
Thanks

Oh. And thanks for the offer yamaroo, but it seems like my local stocks it after all

Cheers

California Ale WLP001 gets my vote.

How long do these liquid yeasts take to start fermenting in the fermenter/brew, i put one in yesterday and it doesnt seem to be doin to much.
I prepared it as said and everything seemed to be fine until i put it in the brew and still no action, should i leave it alone as there is sediment on the bottom and the lid is a little condensated, but nothing through the air lock and ive never had any trouble with it fermenting and bubbling before ( using dry yeast)

lethaldog wrote:How long do these liquid yeasts take to start fermenting in the fermenter/brew, i put one in yesterday and it doesnt seem to be doin to much.
I prepared it as said and everything seemed to be fine until i put it in the brew and still no action, should i leave it alone as there is sediment on the bottom and the lid is a little condensated, but nothing through the air lock and ive never had any trouble with it fermenting and bubbling before ( using dry yeast)

What temperature is it at? With liquid yeasts its important to have good aeration & a stable temp around 26c (atleast until fermentation starts) to allow fast reproduction.

chris. wrote:

lethaldog wrote:How long do these liquid yeasts take to start fermenting in the fermenter/brew, i put one in yesterday and it doesnt seem to be doin to much.
I prepared it as said and everything seemed to be fine until i put it in the brew and still no action, should i leave it alone as there is sediment on the bottom and the lid is a little condensated, but nothing through the air lock and ive never had any trouble with it fermenting and bubbling before ( using dry yeast)

What temperature is it at? With liquid yeasts its important to have good aeration & a stable temp around 26c (atleast until fermentation starts) to allow fast reproduction.

yeah thanks chris you were right the temp was to low before starting and the yeast was a wyeast scottish ale, have brought the heat back up and things seem to be goin ok now,

Cheers Leigh,

Just one final question (I think )
I have ordered my liquid yeast. (Calafornian ale on TC's recommendation)
When making the initial starter at what temps should it be kept for the 3 or 4 days it takes? Would it be normal brewing temps. Say 18-20C or should it be a bit warmer to get it going?

Once again thanks to everyone for the help.

Tommy

TommyH wrote:Just one final question (I think )
I have ordered my liquid yeast. (Calafornian ale on TC's recommendation)
When making the initial starter at what temps should it be kept for the 3 or 4 days it takes? Would it be normal brewing temps. Say 18-20C or should it be a bit warmer to get it going?

Once again thanks to everyone for the help.

Tommy

they recommend 24*c on the pack but mine were at about 21 and they were fine. Take chrises advice though and keep in the mid 20s when you pitch!

Thanks leathal.
Will try to keep the temps up
Cheers
Tommy

TommyH wrote:Thanks leathal.
Will try to keep the temps up
Cheers
Tommy

TommyH wrote:Thanks leathal.
Will try to keep the temps up
Cheers
Tommy

Just untill it starts fermenting then you can let it drop back down a bit mine at the moment are using scottish ale ( wyeast ) and the recommended temp is between 13-20*c and mines on bout 14 and bubbling away. Pretty sure that cal ale is 16-24*c recommended.

26 (or even higher) is a good temperature to encourage growth.

Thanks chris.
Guess I'll have to bring it indoors to the warmth

TommyH wrote:Thanks chris.
Guess I'll have to bring it indoors to the warmth

I usually leave mine inside over night now and it seems to be working great, then out to the shed for the remainder

I had to put a heat belt on one I started last night to keep it above 20.

chris. wrote:I had to put a heat belt on one I started last night to keep it above 20.

I dont have that problem inside as i have two young ones and the missus keeps the house at about 22-23*C constantly, Sometimes i think its summer in here, till i go outside atleast

It's getting down to around 0 C here at night time so I think the heat belt might be a good idea.