McGlothan
Well-Known Member
Hi,
I have an IPA I made a little over 2 weeks ago. OG was 1.084. Fermentation took off like a rocket and had vigorous fermentation for about 1 1/2 weeks. After it slowed, I checked gravity at exactly 2 weeks and it was 1.022. This is slightly higher than what I was expecting from the recipe. Now against all advisement against it, I took the mash paddle handle and stirred up the yeast bed (GENTLY) to rouse the yeast into suspension again. Today it looks as if there is slight activity again. I know about negative effects from oxygenating fermented wort and I know someone will respond advising against it. I have also read many threads about it but can't seem to find results from anyone who has tried this before. Im also aware my beer might not have been finished but all signs were pointing to fermentation being complete. So in short, Has anyone had results good or bad from trying this?
Thanks,
Shawn
I have an IPA I made a little over 2 weeks ago. OG was 1.084. Fermentation took off like a rocket and had vigorous fermentation for about 1 1/2 weeks. After it slowed, I checked gravity at exactly 2 weeks and it was 1.022. This is slightly higher than what I was expecting from the recipe. Now against all advisement against it, I took the mash paddle handle and stirred up the yeast bed (GENTLY) to rouse the yeast into suspension again. Today it looks as if there is slight activity again. I know about negative effects from oxygenating fermented wort and I know someone will respond advising against it. I have also read many threads about it but can't seem to find results from anyone who has tried this before. Im also aware my beer might not have been finished but all signs were pointing to fermentation being complete. So in short, Has anyone had results good or bad from trying this?
Thanks,
Shawn