natefrog255
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Encountered my first issue with a batch I made. This is my 3rd 5 gallon batch after 12 2 gallon batches. So far everything of mine has turned out well. However this one gave me issues with the FG being way too high. Any help, info, etc on the potential issue would be helpful. I'll layout all details below.
Cranmoor [Cranberry Ale]
5 gallon
Brew Date: July 26
Pilsen LME 3.3# added pre-boil
Pilsen LME 3.3# added at 50 minutes
Caramel 80 0.5# (steeped for 30 mins - added pre-boil)
Corn Syrup Solids 0.75# added pre-boil
Thawed Cranberries 3.5# added after yeast was pitched.
Boil amount 3 gallons.
Expected OG 1.057
Actual OG 1.054
Expected FG 1.016
Actual FG 1.025 (includes priming sugar addition so may actually be like 1.022)
SRM 7-8
IBU 16
I used Wyeast 1056 and created a Yeast Starter 48 hours before pitching. There was a yeast cake present.
Noticed fermentation within 24-48 hours. Stopped after 3 days I'd say. Airlock had vodka and noticed it evaporated over time, not completely. I let sit in the primary until August 11th.
On bottling day I took a hydrometer read halfway through bottling and it registered at 1.025. I kept the 24 bottles I bottled and dumped the rest b/c I feared exploding bottles.
Any ideas as to why my FG was so high?
My first thoughts are...
1. Too many cranberries
2. Left yeast starter go too long
3. Airlock needs to be near fill line at all times
4. Yeast wasn't strong, I did have some issues with the "smack pack"
I've had successful cranberry ale's in the past, but this was my first attempt at 5g batches.
Cranmoor [Cranberry Ale]
5 gallon
Brew Date: July 26
Pilsen LME 3.3# added pre-boil
Pilsen LME 3.3# added at 50 minutes
Caramel 80 0.5# (steeped for 30 mins - added pre-boil)
Corn Syrup Solids 0.75# added pre-boil
Thawed Cranberries 3.5# added after yeast was pitched.
Boil amount 3 gallons.
Expected OG 1.057
Actual OG 1.054
Expected FG 1.016
Actual FG 1.025 (includes priming sugar addition so may actually be like 1.022)
SRM 7-8
IBU 16
I used Wyeast 1056 and created a Yeast Starter 48 hours before pitching. There was a yeast cake present.
Noticed fermentation within 24-48 hours. Stopped after 3 days I'd say. Airlock had vodka and noticed it evaporated over time, not completely. I let sit in the primary until August 11th.
On bottling day I took a hydrometer read halfway through bottling and it registered at 1.025. I kept the 24 bottles I bottled and dumped the rest b/c I feared exploding bottles.
Any ideas as to why my FG was so high?
My first thoughts are...
1. Too many cranberries
2. Left yeast starter go too long
3. Airlock needs to be near fill line at all times
4. Yeast wasn't strong, I did have some issues with the "smack pack"
I've had successful cranberry ale's in the past, but this was my first attempt at 5g batches.