kadozen
Well-Known Member
Got a stuck fermentation. I had considered adding brett but have learned that might not be good because brett and roasty and blah blah blah.
Someone in the lambic/wild sub forum suggested champagne or belgian yeast. I'd prefer to do the belgian yeast but don't know what strain would be best. Any suggestions?
Also, I've tried swirling and raising the temp for 2 weeks. Raised it to 74 and it didn't budge. Any other suggestions besides the yeast route let me know.
Nicoles RIS-2
Recipe specifics:
Style: Imperial Stout
Batch size: 3.5 gal
Boil volume: 4.0 gal
OG: 1.091
FG: 1.023
Bitterness (IBU): 73.2
Color (SRM): 82.3
ABV: 9.0%
Grain/Sugars:
6.00 lb Maris Otter Malt, 50.0%
3.30 lb Dark LME, 27.5%
1.00 lb Black Patent (British), 8.3%
0.70 lb Roasted Barley, 5.8%
0.50 lb Chocolate Malt (British), 4.2%
0.50 lb Crystal 120L, 4.2%
Hops:
2.00 oz Northern Brewer (AA 7.0%, Pellet) 60 min, 52.9 IBU
1.00 oz Northern Brewer (AA 7.0%, Pellet) 30 min, 20.3 IBU
Yeast/Misc:
English Ale yeast, 1.0 unit(s), Yeast
Wyeast 1318
4l starter.
Batch Notes:
Og 1.083
Brewed 12/13
Sample 12/30:
1.032.
Stuck? Tastes great.
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Someone in the lambic/wild sub forum suggested champagne or belgian yeast. I'd prefer to do the belgian yeast but don't know what strain would be best. Any suggestions?
Also, I've tried swirling and raising the temp for 2 weeks. Raised it to 74 and it didn't budge. Any other suggestions besides the yeast route let me know.
Nicoles RIS-2
Recipe specifics:
Style: Imperial Stout
Batch size: 3.5 gal
Boil volume: 4.0 gal
OG: 1.091
FG: 1.023
Bitterness (IBU): 73.2
Color (SRM): 82.3
ABV: 9.0%
Grain/Sugars:
6.00 lb Maris Otter Malt, 50.0%
3.30 lb Dark LME, 27.5%
1.00 lb Black Patent (British), 8.3%
0.70 lb Roasted Barley, 5.8%
0.50 lb Chocolate Malt (British), 4.2%
0.50 lb Crystal 120L, 4.2%
Hops:
2.00 oz Northern Brewer (AA 7.0%, Pellet) 60 min, 52.9 IBU
1.00 oz Northern Brewer (AA 7.0%, Pellet) 30 min, 20.3 IBU
Yeast/Misc:
English Ale yeast, 1.0 unit(s), Yeast
Wyeast 1318
4l starter.
Batch Notes:
Og 1.083
Brewed 12/13
Sample 12/30:
1.032.
Stuck? Tastes great.
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