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I made an imperial red from a NB kit and pitched 1.5 packs of US-05. It clocks in at 10%, but after almost 5 weeks, it is barely carbonated! Is this normal? Will it just take time, or will 10% kill US-05?
I make up a priming solution to which champagne yeast has been added. Most importantly give it time. I routinely brew high ABV winter ales. I won't even check one till 6 months have past.
I made a Russian Imperial Stout that finished at 10.5% about a year and a half ago. It took 3 months to carbonate. It just seemed to take forever. It was entered into a competition at 6 months in the bottle, (it had carbonated up eventually) and scored 43! It was a great beer. Patience is the key. I think you'll find that it will eventually carbonate.
US-05 is a work horse. It always takes off and goes crazy for 5 days. Never had a problem with it even after it has set out at room temp for weeks. Should be fine.