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First big-ish beer, rate of attenuation question

Discussion in 'Fermentation & Yeast' started by dienster, Jan 17, 2012.

 

  1. #1
    dienster

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 17, 2012
    I brewed a Weizenbock based on the recent BYO recipe on the 8th. Got really crappy efficiency but that's another story.

    I made a 1.5 L starter (swirling, no stirbar yet) with Wyeast Weihenstephen the day before and pitched it all into about 5.5G.

    1/8 OG @ 1.078 fermenting at 62 F - 17 C
    Krausen rose and fell
    1/14 G @ 1.030 bumped to 66 F - 19 C
    1/16 G @ 1.028 66 F - 19 C

    I'm aware of the little beer = short time , big beer = longer time chart so am planning to let her ride for a while, but...

    Is about a gravity point a day what is to be expected after the initial strong fermentation is finished?

    I forgot to put in the yeast nutrients in the boil, I've heard of people adding nutrients/O2 later in fermentation to help kickstart the yeast. Is this something I should consider now or wait till it is completely stalled?

    Do you think I'll get another 10 gravity points from this yeast if just let it be?

    Thanks,
    Steve
     
  2. #2
    NordeastBrewer77

    NBA Playa  

    Posted Jan 17, 2012
    i wouldn't do o2 at this point. it seems like it's just dropping slowly at this point. keep it warm and maybe rouse the yeast once or twice a day for several days. why FG re you shooting for?
     
  3. #3
    dienster

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 17, 2012
    I'd like something in the high teens.
     
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