Marzen still fermenting after a month

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I way under pitched a Marzen and had slow start for fermentation, actually had to raise them temp to get it to kick off. Its been sitting for about a month since then, just did a 48 hours diacetyl rest, was going to transfer to a secondary today but checked SG first and it was still 1.026. Should i wait longer? Its still at 60f or so but dont want to leave it long at that. I plan on a long lagering period so i'm hoping final SG will be within range but dont want to take it off the yeast to soon.
 
Greatwhite4 said:
I way under pitched a Marzen and had slow start for fermentation, actually had to raise them temp to get it to kick off. Its been sitting for about a month since then, just did a 48 hours diacetyl rest, was going to transfer to a secondary today but checked SG first and it was still 1.026. Should i wait longer? Its still at 60f or so but dont want to leave it long at that. I plan on a long lagering period so i'm hoping final SG will be within range but dont want to take it off the yeast to soon.
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You definitely want to wait until the beer is at FG before racking and/or lagering. I'd keep it where it is until it's finished, and the SG is the same for at least three days.
 
WLP820, started at 54f but after 3 days of no activity raised to 60f for a few days then dropped back to 54f. OG was 1.05. Theres still some activity, bubble every min or so I would guess. Just didn't know if I should leave it at 60f until I hit FG or to drop back down to 54f.
 

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