High Gravity 1.095 issue

[Brian-d]

I need some advise for attenuating a high gravity ale. Brewed a Maharaja clone. OG was 1.095. There was quite a lot of blow off so I probably lost some yeast. I definitely pitched enough yeast by making a huge starter. One week out I took a sample and I am only down to about 1.035-1.040. I need to shave off at least 10-15 points. I have read that adding more fresh yeast can get the fermentation going again. There is still some co2 expelling, but i doesn't seem vigorous enough to get the FG down to where I need to be. Would appreciate suggestions from brewers who have faced this issue before. Thanks!

 

[NivekD]

One week is not enough time...give it another week and check it.

 

[beergolf]

On a beer that big I don't even bother taking a reading until at least 3-4 weeks.

Give it time for the yeast to do their thing. One week is waaaaaaay to early to worry anout gravityy on a 1.095 brew.

 

[Cyclman]

+1 on 3+ weeks before even taking a reading.

 

[sybesbrew]

I brewed the same beer and had the same results after the first week (from 1.09 to 1.04). 1 week later it was down to 1.02. Hoping I hit the target gravity next week.

Next big big beer I will be more patient and wait 3 weeks to take a reading.

More and more I'm learning brewing can be a lesson in patience.