I want to start by saying a big thanks to everyone (especially OP) for providing their input on different variants of this recipe. I was very much looking forward to a light crisp summer ale and this is exactly what I was looking for. I actually went for Cluster as bittering and Saaz as aroma because that's what I had.
Long story short, i've had some efficiency issues recently so I added a couple lbs of base malts hoping to hit close to OG numbers...well I went way over - hit OG of 1.050.
Primary ferm went beautifully at 68F with US-05, im at a point now where I can move to secondary as normal, or add the enzyme.
- I am at a crossroads of a sweeter beer or potentially a Miller Extra Ice (borrowing terminology from fendersrule) at 6.56% if the enzyme fully ferments out to 1.000. I have a feeling this might have some harsh jet fuel characteristics to it.
- I've also had mixed experiences with corn in the past so I was a bit worried about skipping the enzyme and waiting for the corn flavor to dissipate naturally over time...
- My last thought was to rack into secondary on top of the enzyme and extra water to try to dillute down to desired FG...i've read little about adding water after primary but I would imagine it can't be good for yeast and probably has other undesirable effects i'm not aware of.
Just thought I would reach out to see what wisdom you all have. Either way I will be remaking the recipe as written next time, and I know I won't be ending up with what I intended, just trying to make the best of things.