bluespook
Well-Known Member
I pitched a Nut Brown Ale a week ago with a White Labs liquid yeast (British Ale 005). My target OG was 1.054, but I was short with 1.044. Didn't know what to do at that point...cooled and in primary. Anyway, I figured the ABV would be a bit lower, but no big deal.
I didn't make a starter...just poured the yeast in the fermenter. BTW, the yeast was from Austin Brewing, came with a cool pack and was in the fridge from the day it arrived. Date ok, etc. It took over 30 hours for the fermentation to get going and only seemed to work hard for 16 or so hours. It's now pretty well done bubbling. I was about to put into secondary, but was concerned, so I took a reading today and it was 1.018--FG target was 1.012. Now I think this is an actual of about 3.5% ABV with a target of 5.5% or so.
What, if anything, can I do at this point to move up the alcohol content. I have a packet of Safale -04 Ale yeast...can I make a starter and pitch that on top of the wort?
Any ideas??
I didn't make a starter...just poured the yeast in the fermenter. BTW, the yeast was from Austin Brewing, came with a cool pack and was in the fridge from the day it arrived. Date ok, etc. It took over 30 hours for the fermentation to get going and only seemed to work hard for 16 or so hours. It's now pretty well done bubbling. I was about to put into secondary, but was concerned, so I took a reading today and it was 1.018--FG target was 1.012. Now I think this is an actual of about 3.5% ABV with a target of 5.5% or so.
What, if anything, can I do at this point to move up the alcohol content. I have a packet of Safale -04 Ale yeast...can I make a starter and pitch that on top of the wort?
Any ideas??