JTMavs
Active Member
After the second quit bubbling 2 days ago, I checked the FG and it is 1.028. Supposed to be 1.020 - 1.024. Suggestions? Thanks!!!
Let it go for another week or so and check again. I'm assuming you mean the secondary "fermentation" chamber. All fermentation should be completed in the primary. The secondary is really for clearing.
I don't bottle mine until the FG hasn't changed for several days to weeks and is close to my projected FG.
But, I'm no expert brewmaster either.
How much lactose did you add? More lactose will make your FG higher.
It did kick off bubbling for a couple days after transferring to the secondary. It had quit for about 36 hours when I transferred. Did I transfer too early?
Bubbling does not equal fermentation! I primary for 3-4 weeks. I only secondary for aging
JTMavs said:Would you add flavoring such as chocolate during the aging? Do you use an airlock while aging?
Yes and yes
This is great info. Question now becomes, how do I save this batch? Is it ruined or will it just have a lower AUV (right now 4.33%)? I plan on seeing how the Fg reads for the next few days to see if it changes.
I generally pitch a beer, seal it up, and dont even crack the lid for two weeks, regardless of airlock activity.
The only thing I use the airlock for is to vent gas.
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