craigd
Well-Known Member
So I have a RIS that I brewed a week ago (partial mash.) I took a hydrometer reading to see if it was done fermenting and as usual took a swig of the sample and the bitterness really reached out and slapped me. Looking back I think I made a couple of errors including adding my extract late without reducing my early hops addition.
So now what to do? Maybe rack the beer onto some fruit or honey to get some sweet to counteract it? Any ideas?
FWIW the OG on this was 1100 and was down to 1030 when I tested it. I think it will drop another 5-10 points before the yeast gives out. I'm a little surprised at how fast this fermented but this was the first time I used a big starter so maybe that accounts for it...
-Craig
So now what to do? Maybe rack the beer onto some fruit or honey to get some sweet to counteract it? Any ideas?
FWIW the OG on this was 1100 and was down to 1030 when I tested it. I think it will drop another 5-10 points before the yeast gives out. I'm a little surprised at how fast this fermented but this was the first time I used a big starter so maybe that accounts for it...
-Craig