I was brewing an imperial stout that had an OG of 1.090 with a very explosive fermentation. I had a blowoff valve going but it looks like a lot of krausen and yeast came up and out of the tube. Its been 9 days and the gravity is 1.036 and not moving. With the recent cold here in New England the temperature of the beer is 58 degrees (not good, i know) so i dont think i am getting much out of this yeast anymore. I have been advised not to repitch yeast as it will not live in this environment.
So, i am thinking about adding about a gallon or two of sanitized water to the beer when i transfer to secondary to bring the gravity down, albeit ill lose some of the abv i would rather drink a lighter beer than a super sweet mollasses bomb. I was thinking about transfering to secondary with some cocao nibs, vanilla beans and cold brewed coffee as well. Would this be a good idea? Any help would be awesome, thanks guys!
So, i am thinking about adding about a gallon or two of sanitized water to the beer when i transfer to secondary to bring the gravity down, albeit ill lose some of the abv i would rather drink a lighter beer than a super sweet mollasses bomb. I was thinking about transfering to secondary with some cocao nibs, vanilla beans and cold brewed coffee as well. Would this be a good idea? Any help would be awesome, thanks guys!