Hey folks,
I brewed an Imperial IPA from Williams brewing out here in San Leandro, CA. Used the ol' Wyeast Activator and it seemed to really be good stuff, signs of life right away. I got kind of spooked by the OG though. Reading approx. 1.095. The instructions say that FG needs to be below 1.042 which would be approx 6.5% acv - and would need to be approx. 1.032 to meet advertised 8.5%. This 1.042 seemed incredibly high to me. Is it due to the massive amount of extract/unfermentable sugars? Is it to even the flavor out? or is there a good chance it could make it down to 1.011 and turn out to be 11%?
Second question
Is the one packet of Ringwood Ale Activator enough for this high OG? here are the specs from wyeast....
YEAST STRAIN: 1187 | Ringwood Ale
Origin:
Flocculation: High
Attenuation: 68-72%
Temperature Range: 64-74F, 18-23C
Alcohol Tolerance: 10% ABV
I brewed an Imperial IPA from Williams brewing out here in San Leandro, CA. Used the ol' Wyeast Activator and it seemed to really be good stuff, signs of life right away. I got kind of spooked by the OG though. Reading approx. 1.095. The instructions say that FG needs to be below 1.042 which would be approx 6.5% acv - and would need to be approx. 1.032 to meet advertised 8.5%. This 1.042 seemed incredibly high to me. Is it due to the massive amount of extract/unfermentable sugars? Is it to even the flavor out? or is there a good chance it could make it down to 1.011 and turn out to be 11%?
Second question
Is the one packet of Ringwood Ale Activator enough for this high OG? here are the specs from wyeast....
YEAST STRAIN: 1187 | Ringwood Ale
Origin:
Flocculation: High
Attenuation: 68-72%
Temperature Range: 64-74F, 18-23C
Alcohol Tolerance: 10% ABV