Over Fermented?

[nmrose596]

I have a batch on Irish Stout that I brewed about 3 months go and it is still in the fermenter. I was wonder if first it is still good and if i would have to pitch more yeast before bottling.

 

[smagee]

I don't see why it would be no good simply because it's been in the fermenter for 3 months, but the best way to find out would be to draw a sample and test. You should probably do that anyway just to see what its FG is.

I doubt you really need to pitch more yeast for bottling, depending on the magnitude of the stout. If it wasn't too large (i.e., <1.070+), I wouldn't worry about it. It may be slower to carbonate than if you'd bottled earlier, but it'll get there eventually.

 

[lakedawgs]

I read about guys leaving stuff in the fermenter for a year around here. I'll bet your fine.