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Gravity seems high.

Discussion in 'Cider Forum' started by fayderek14, Oct 31, 2013.

 

  1. #1
    fayderek14

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 31, 2013
    My cider has been sitting in the primary for 2 weeks now and the gravity is at 1.020 which seems high. The fermentation seems to be going slow. Is this normal? Should I add something to lower the gravity or just let it be for a while longer?
     
  2. #2
    Pickled_Pepper

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 31, 2013
    It could ferment for a month or more depending on the temp and the yeast you used. I would just let it keep going at its own pace.
     
  3. #3
    Eagle_1

    Member

    Posted Oct 31, 2013
    Is the air lock still active?
    Check the gravity in a few days and see if it is still going down.

    Also, what was the starting gravity, yeast used, and what temp is it at?
    Did you make a starter (for liquid yeast) or re-hydrate dry or pitch the dry directly into the cider?
     
  4. #4
    hunter_le five

    Sheriff Underscore

    Posted Oct 31, 2013
    That would be high for a FG, but if your SG is still dropping, then you're fine. I've had ciders take way longer than that to finish.
     
  5. #5
    fayderek14

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 31, 2013
    Completely forgot to check the OG. Wasnt sure if it was necessary with cider. The airlock is bubbling but slowly. Its been that way since day one. The temperature of the room has been fluctuating fron 60 to 70 degrees. We pitched safale s-04 right in with a yeast nutrient.
     
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