I'm trying to resign myself to a pretty big fail.
I made a 10 gal Yoopers Oatmeal Stout a couple weeks ago and everything seemed to go right. I pitched my yeast into a 1.057 OG. I made the yeast through a two stage starter that showed I'd have more than sufficient yeast count, so I had high hopes for a good FG. However, after about a week, it was 1.022. I measured again last night and there it stands at 1.022.
I read another post that mentioned low Oxygen as a potential issue. After cooling, I used my racking cane to pump/siphon into two carboys. I was counting on a spray attachment I bought from the local brew shop (it attaches to the end of the siphon hose) to provide the O2. I used this on my last batch and it seemed to do fine.
I also just read that poor sanitation can retard fermentation. I used star san to thoroughly rinse both carboys. However, I did not allow it to dry after rinsing, so I guess that's a potential issue too.
Aside from solutions for the next brew, I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to 'fix' this batch. For instance, if I added additional yeast now, would it help or just ruin what I've got?
The Beersmith Fermentation tab says, I've a measured ABV of 4.9. I was hoping for over 6. I'm also concerned that with the poor fermentation, the flavor will be off.
I'm not very disciplined when it comes to aging, but I'm wondering if that will help with the flavor. Seems like aging so-so beer, might help, but might just make it worse.
JPK
I made a 10 gal Yoopers Oatmeal Stout a couple weeks ago and everything seemed to go right. I pitched my yeast into a 1.057 OG. I made the yeast through a two stage starter that showed I'd have more than sufficient yeast count, so I had high hopes for a good FG. However, after about a week, it was 1.022. I measured again last night and there it stands at 1.022.
I read another post that mentioned low Oxygen as a potential issue. After cooling, I used my racking cane to pump/siphon into two carboys. I was counting on a spray attachment I bought from the local brew shop (it attaches to the end of the siphon hose) to provide the O2. I used this on my last batch and it seemed to do fine.
I also just read that poor sanitation can retard fermentation. I used star san to thoroughly rinse both carboys. However, I did not allow it to dry after rinsing, so I guess that's a potential issue too.
Aside from solutions for the next brew, I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to 'fix' this batch. For instance, if I added additional yeast now, would it help or just ruin what I've got?
The Beersmith Fermentation tab says, I've a measured ABV of 4.9. I was hoping for over 6. I'm also concerned that with the poor fermentation, the flavor will be off.
I'm not very disciplined when it comes to aging, but I'm wondering if that will help with the flavor. Seems like aging so-so beer, might help, but might just make it worse.
JPK