Shoemaker
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Brewed ten gallons of czech pilsner, hit the target OG of 1.050. Used a 1L starter for each 5 gallons.
I think my lagering process got a little haywire. After 3-4 days at 60 degrees, I brought the wort down to 45 by putting them in the store room of my garage, which is not heated but it doesn't get too cold. However, we did have some cold days so I bet it got lower than 45.
Did a diacetyl rest at 60 degrees and checked the gravity. It was at 1.020...what the hell? FG should be at 1.010. So I stirred both carboys a bit and let them sit.
My question is, is this the right thing to do? What happens if the gravity doesn't get lower? Should I put more yeast in?
I think my lagering process got a little haywire. After 3-4 days at 60 degrees, I brought the wort down to 45 by putting them in the store room of my garage, which is not heated but it doesn't get too cold. However, we did have some cold days so I bet it got lower than 45.
Did a diacetyl rest at 60 degrees and checked the gravity. It was at 1.020...what the hell? FG should be at 1.010. So I stirred both carboys a bit and let them sit.
My question is, is this the right thing to do? What happens if the gravity doesn't get lower? Should I put more yeast in?