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Stuck fermentation ?

Discussion in 'Fermentation & Yeast' started by Cmross87, Dec 19, 2014.

 

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    Cmross87

    Active Member

    Posted Dec 19, 2014
    I brewed a Belgian Dubbel about twelve days ago with a 1.084 OG and I'm only down to about 1.040. I also transferred the beer into secondary tonight because I'm going to need my big mouth fermentor for a dry hopped IPA. Even at the peak of fermentation it wasn't a vigorous one which is what I was expecting with a 1.084. The fermenter hasn't been below 70 degrees since I pitched either. Maybe I under pitched? It was my first time using a new denver yeast ( inland island), which I was told I didn't need a starter for because supposedly the viles have about twice as many cells as white labs. So I didn't use a starter. Now I wish I did. Any ideas what I can do to get this beer down to about a 1.015? Thanks for your help
     
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    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Dec 19, 2014
    You're using a hydrometer, and not a refractometer, correct? And the hydrometer reads 1.000 in plain water?
     
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    Cmross87

    Active Member

    Posted Dec 19, 2014
    Correct
     
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    BlueHouseBrewhaus

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 19, 2014
    I'm not familiar with that yeast but I never trust that 1 vial (or 1 pkg of dry) will be adequate for a big beer. Once I'm up over 1070-ish, I always make a starter or pitch 2 packs. That said, I know a lot of Belgian yeasts are known to get stuck and need some "help". Try rousing the yeast and warming it up to the high 70's for a few days. If that doesn't work, you can try pitching another pack. Also, be aware that some Belgian yeasts are very slow to finish. Good luck.
     
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