Higher OG than expected, not enough yeast?

[teetee523]

Hi everyone!
We are in the process of brewing an American IPA. I found the recipe on this forum actually. The recipe called for one package of Ringwood Ale (Wyeast Labs #1187), which we bought. It says on the package to add to wort of up to 1.060. We just took the hydrometer reading and it's at 1.066. I think we're going to just add it anyways since we don't really have any choice since it's 10:00pm on a Saturday night. Beer smith said that it should be 1.061, so we're a little higher, but not by too much.

Just wondering if you think we should add more yeast at some point? Or just let it ferment and see what the FG is in a couple of weeks?

Thanks in advance!

 

[jigidyjim]

Just ferment and see how it goes. You'll be fine.

 

[jigidyjim]

But next time, make a yeast starter, especially for stronger beers over 1.05.

 

[BillyBock]

Let 'er ride! You'll be fine.

 

[Revvy]

You're talking 6 points of gravity, that's nothing to worry about, and you haven't told us if this is an extract batch or not, if it's extract, and you hit your correct final volume, then more than likely your gravity is simply off because it's nearly impossible to get a dead on og reading with extract batches because it is nearly impossible to integrate wort and top off water. Either way don't sweat the small stuff. There's plenty of dry yeast to do the job.

 

[teetee523]

Hi everyone, thanks for your helpful replies. I forgot to mention that it is extract. I figured it wasn't a big deal but wanted to make sure! I will use a yeast starter next time, good tip! Thanks again.