I racked an all grain porter into secondary today. OG was 1.069. Primary finished at 1.042. Way too high, right? 4.5 days at 18degC, fermentation started within 4 hours. Aeration good - I had only 6 litres in a 23 litre glass Carboy - so a vigorous 2 min shake gave it good aeration. Note that the remaining 14 litres went into a "hot cube" - to share with a friend later this week. I pitched a pack of yeast directly into the 22 degC wort ... no rehydration or yeast starter as I figured that 6 litres wouldn't need it.
Now, is it possible the wort will go from 1.042 down to 1.02 in secondary or will I be drinking a sweet 4% (versus 6.5% target) beer?
More importantly, what can I reasonably do on day 5 to get complete fermentation?
Now, is it possible the wort will go from 1.042 down to 1.02 in secondary or will I be drinking a sweet 4% (versus 6.5% target) beer?
More importantly, what can I reasonably do on day 5 to get complete fermentation?