Dear all,
I have a 5 gal, LME, high (estimated) OG beer with an FG of 1.03 (steady for 1wk or more). Since the beer is already in the secondary (I didn't know better), would it be worthwhile to pitch more year to bring the FG down?
I followed a recipe (based on https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f73/be...dal-dragonmead-final-absolution-clone-137219/ )
calling for
11 lbs LME
1.5 lb belgian candy
2oz bittering, 1oz flavoring, 1oz aroma hops
1 WLP500 trappist ale yeast (made 1 qt starter)
I goofed up and added 5 gal water instead of 6
I also goofed up again and did NOT take an initial hydrometer reading!
I estimate the OG to be about 1.105 based on a calculator (Beer Calculus . homebrew recipe calculator)
At two weeks, I goofed up yet again and racked to the secondary, not knowing that I needed more time and the trub to bring my FG down further.
The recipe suggested 1.016 FG based on 6 gal, the calculator estimated 1.023 based on 5 gal, I currently have 1.03, so I estimate the attenuation is around 71%, giving roughly 9.8% abv.
Based on discussions I've read, it seems that my fermentation is done, especially after I racked it. I have the option of pitching additional yeast (either more of the trappist yeast, or with champagne), but not sure if this is worth the hassle.
Bottom line: Should I bottle (and hope for no bottle bombs) or should I try to bring the FG down further?
Best
pete
I have a 5 gal, LME, high (estimated) OG beer with an FG of 1.03 (steady for 1wk or more). Since the beer is already in the secondary (I didn't know better), would it be worthwhile to pitch more year to bring the FG down?
I followed a recipe (based on https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f73/be...dal-dragonmead-final-absolution-clone-137219/ )
calling for
11 lbs LME
1.5 lb belgian candy
2oz bittering, 1oz flavoring, 1oz aroma hops
1 WLP500 trappist ale yeast (made 1 qt starter)
I goofed up and added 5 gal water instead of 6
I also goofed up again and did NOT take an initial hydrometer reading!
I estimate the OG to be about 1.105 based on a calculator (Beer Calculus . homebrew recipe calculator)
At two weeks, I goofed up yet again and racked to the secondary, not knowing that I needed more time and the trub to bring my FG down further.
The recipe suggested 1.016 FG based on 6 gal, the calculator estimated 1.023 based on 5 gal, I currently have 1.03, so I estimate the attenuation is around 71%, giving roughly 9.8% abv.
Based on discussions I've read, it seems that my fermentation is done, especially after I racked it. I have the option of pitching additional yeast (either more of the trappist yeast, or with champagne), but not sure if this is worth the hassle.
Bottom line: Should I bottle (and hope for no bottle bombs) or should I try to bring the FG down further?
Best
pete