EinGutesBier
Well-Known Member
I know that you should take hydrometer readings to determine if the beer is done attenuating. A couple weeks ago I made a Belgian strong ale and here's what I had for gravity readings.
OG: 1.082
After one week of fermentation: 1.028-1.030
After two weeks of fermentation (today): 1.020
What I'm wondering is if I should make my priming solution and get ready to bottle tomorrow or if I should try to see if it will attenuate lower to somewhere between 1.010 and 1.015. Can anyone offer me any input on this? Sure, I could let it sit another week, but it might only move another couple points, if that.
Thanks for the input, guys. This is my first higher ABV beer, so I want to do it right.
Edit: This is using Wyeast Belgian Wheat.
OG: 1.082
After one week of fermentation: 1.028-1.030
After two weeks of fermentation (today): 1.020
What I'm wondering is if I should make my priming solution and get ready to bottle tomorrow or if I should try to see if it will attenuate lower to somewhere between 1.010 and 1.015. Can anyone offer me any input on this? Sure, I could let it sit another week, but it might only move another couple points, if that.
Thanks for the input, guys. This is my first higher ABV beer, so I want to do it right.
Edit: This is using Wyeast Belgian Wheat.