Ok, first time with a stalled fermentation, ck'd SG, decided to repitch, do you add oxygen/aerate prior, or go as is?
This is 3 days into ferm. OG .040, SG at 3 days =.030, no action, used rehydrated 05.
Great info, thx all. I test with iodine first then pull FG, so far so good. Patience is a virtue, but that doesn't include home brewing.... Using 05 with a 1 hop IPA @ 65+- to try and get some peachiness, so more time on the yeast the better (I think)
This is my 3rd brew and each time the fermentation ends after 1 week. Should I be proceeding with dry hopping or transferring at this time or keep the wort on the yeast cake for the full 2 weeks per recipe?
1st attempt at all grain and thermos mt. Failed due to low temp. So, fermented and ended up with a 3.5 abv "beer". Not bad taste but wanted to know if this would/could be considered a Saison. This started out as a Wheat beer "kit" with 4 lbs of cactus fruit added as a puree. Great color and...