Stuck at 1.035
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wonderbread23
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Yes, that is only 55% attenuation. 6 days is a little too early to judge 100%, but chances are that if you didn't build a starter, you underpitched and it could have a problem reaching the level you hoped.
Pitching another vial won't do a heck of a lot as it is a very hostile environment to throw fresh yeast (high alcohol, low PH, no oxygen). I'd wait until after day 10 and see where it is at. If it is still having issues, make a starter and pitch the whole thing into your beer while it is at high krausen. This could help with the attenuation.
Pitching another vial won't do a heck of a lot as it is a very hostile environment to throw fresh yeast (high alcohol, low PH, no oxygen). I'd wait until after day 10 and see where it is at. If it is still having issues, make a starter and pitch the whole thing into your beer while it is at high krausen. This could help with the attenuation.
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Just leave it for a few weeks and come back to it. All your issues will probably be solved with time.
Yeah... I didn't use a starter. Lesson learn'd
that was a HUGE beer not to use a starter on. according to mr. malty, you should have used 4 vials of that yeast or a 4.3 liter starter... just give it a gentle whilpool or gentle stir and let it go for a few weeks. the yeast is stressed out...
http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html
