I've finally learned that you don't need to worry!

Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum

Help Support Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

max-the-knife

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 9, 2006
Messages
154
Reaction score
2
Location
Lexington, NE
I brewed an Irish Red two weeks ago. I cooled the wort and pitched the yeast and put it in the brew closet. It took 3 days for any activity to show up in the airlock and it never did get very vigorous. The krausen was small compared to previous brews and it bubbled for a full two weeks! Tonight I racked it to the 2ndary even though it was still putting out a bubble every 54 seconds.

When I racked it I took a sample and my FG was 1.013 which was about .002 higher than I expected. So maybe it will finish in the 2ndary. I tasted the sample and surprise, it tasted great.

I guess it goes to say, RDWHAHB.

Maybe after 3+ years of brewing, I've finally learned that lesson.
 
If it was me I would have given it another week in primary if it hadnt reached the estimated FG. But yea, .002 isnt much to worry about :)
 
Back
Top