johnsonbrew
Well-Known Member
I have a question about the initial fermentation. I have brewed several beers this year, this year being my first. I have about 20 beers under my belt and have yet to experience this. I brewed an IPA a few weeks ago and the vicious fermentation stage blew off nearly a gallon of wort. I always expect to lose a quart or maybe two, but this was twice that of any beer I have brewed before. I hate losing that much beer, I like my beer and dont want it wasted. Is there a way to control it a bit.
Also, I am having a difficult time getting it to ferment all the way out. I am finishing up to 8 points higher than it should e.g. a final gravity that should it 1.012 will be 1.020 or 1.022. What can I do to get it to ferment out all the way?
Also, I am having a difficult time getting it to ferment all the way out. I am finishing up to 8 points higher than it should e.g. a final gravity that should it 1.012 will be 1.020 or 1.022. What can I do to get it to ferment out all the way?