My initial specific gravity was 1.050 before the addition of yeast. 5 days later (today) I racked the brew and the specific gravity is 1.022. Can I expect the alcohol to increase over this secondary fermentation or am I just going to end up with a weak brew?
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What was the anticipated FG from the recipe? Did you check the SG for several days to insure that primary was finished?
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If your final gravity is 1.022, the abv is the least of the problems. IPAs should have a dry drinkability to them, typically. Was this an extract kit? Often they will end a little higher than a corresponding all-grain recipe, but that's still pretty high for an IPA. Next time, you might consider not racking off the yeast cake until you know that fermentation is complete.
For this, i would let it sit for a little bit and see if the gravity lowers. Will you be dry hopping it?
For this, i would let it sit for a little bit and see if the gravity lowers. Will you be dry hopping it?
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