VCTFernandes
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On 02/14 I started a 1g batch of JAOM and followed the quantities exactly. Unfortunately, my hydrometer cracked so I wasn't able to measure the OG.
Fermentation went on very healthy and strong...
So, yesterday, 02/23 I measured it with my new hydrometer and it indicated 1.006 (it still shows signs of an active fermentation, so the lil beasties ain't dead yet).
I need some help in pinpointing what went wrong so I have some hypothesis:
1) I ended up with a low OG, despite adding 3.5lbs of honey? (Possible, as I used some low quality honey)
2) I've got some mutant bread yeast? (maybe because I rehydrated it instead of just sprinkling it on the must)
What should I do now? Add more honey now or wait until it clears to backsweeten?
Thanks, guys!
Fermentation went on very healthy and strong...
So, yesterday, 02/23 I measured it with my new hydrometer and it indicated 1.006 (it still shows signs of an active fermentation, so the lil beasties ain't dead yet).
I need some help in pinpointing what went wrong so I have some hypothesis:
1) I ended up with a low OG, despite adding 3.5lbs of honey? (Possible, as I used some low quality honey)
2) I've got some mutant bread yeast? (maybe because I rehydrated it instead of just sprinkling it on the must)
What should I do now? Add more honey now or wait until it clears to backsweeten?
Thanks, guys!