Blone
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Hey guys, I Started a 5 gal "Caribbean Stout" extract/steeping grain brew from a local HB shop recipe. Followed the directions exactly. Jan 8th it was put into primary, and pitched with Safale S-04 as well as a packet of Nottingham yeast per the brew shop employees recommendation. According to the OG in the recipe, it should be at 1.065, but I completely forgot to take the og of course . The second day the krausen filled the rest of the head space on the 6.5 gal carboy, almost going into the blow off tube, then died down. On Jan. 25th I checked the gravity and it was at 1.030, So I moved it to a slightly warmer spot, and roused the yeast by swirling the carboy. I checked it again on the 28th, still at 1.030. So I called up the brew shop and explained what was going on, so he said I should pitch another packet of Nottingham, which I did on the 28th. Left the beer alone until today Feb. 04 when I decided to check the gravity... and guess what? Still stuck at 1.030.
The temps have been well within range at about 70-72 degrees. I don't get it. Any other recommendations? It doesn't seem to want to budge at this point. Do I just bottle it anyway? Toss it out? The beer itself tastes and smells great so far, so I'd hate to have to get rid of it. Thanks.
The temps have been well within range at about 70-72 degrees. I don't get it. Any other recommendations? It doesn't seem to want to budge at this point. Do I just bottle it anyway? Toss it out? The beer itself tastes and smells great so far, so I'd hate to have to get rid of it. Thanks.