Fermenting DFH120 clone. Yeast question.

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I brewed a DFH120 minute IPA clone about 9 days ago. Still have a few sugar additions on the way (12oz every 12 hours) but my yeast seems to be slowing down fast at around 14% ABV and I was hoping to get to 16%. Long story short, do I need to add some more high gravity yeast or should I call it quits at 14%? Need to make another starter? Anything would help. Thanks everyone!
 
Personally, I would stop at 14%. The extra 2% seems hardly worth it. If you go to 16% you are going to have to use another HG alcohol tolerant yeast or maybe adding some yeast nutrient may revive. Lastly, I can almost bet that there is little Oxygen left in the wort. So, I would also inject O2 into the wort.
 

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