rhinostylee
Well-Known Member
Brewing an Irish Dry Stout . . . fermentation is stalled out at 1.024 SG, target is 1.014 - 1.008. Any suggestions? It's been the same SG for at least 4 days.
Walker said:recipe, please?
Walker said:yeah, premature rack-ulation will pretty much hit the breaks on on the gravity. At least, this is my opinion. I rarely use a hydrometer, but I know I have racked a few batches too early.
-walker
homebrewer_99 said:Give the secondary a couple of swirls to try to get the yeast active again.
What's the temp? If it's too low for the style the yeast may have gone to bed. Wake it up!
rhinostylee said:Is such a case, is there any saving the beer? Is it worth bottling?
Walker said:Sure it is. It will have less alcohol (something I don't get too worried about) and will be maltier/sweeter, but it will still be beer and you will probably enjoy drinking it.
I wouldn't throw something away unless it tasted totally rancid and I was physically unable to swallow it.
If I ever get a vinegar batch, I'll probably even save a portion of THAT for cooking.
-walker
rhinostylee said:4 days later, it was bubbling less than twice per minute, so I racked it into the secondary and got a SG reading of 1.024.
Two more readings . . . day 7 at 1.020 (must have read it wrong) and day 12 at 1.024.
The final SG for my brew is supposed to be 1.014 to 1.008.
homebrewer_99 said:With the addition of a bit more dry yeast for 3-5 days your brew will be fine.
I'd be willing to try some for sure.
Walker said:yeah, premature rack-ulation will pretty much hit the breaks on on the gravity. At least, this is my opinion. I rarely use a hydrometer, but I know I have racked a few batches too early.
-walker
rhinostylee said:Couldn't even wait until then! They're in the bottles right now. I think it will turn out well. I drank one warm and flat and it was pretty good. This weekend will be dedicated to . . . the next beeer, I can't wait!
Walker said:I wouldn't throw something away unless it tasted totally rancid and I was physically unable to swallow it.
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