Econwatson
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Hi guys!
Thought I'd give a stout a go so I decided on the highly acclaimed Three Shades of Stout: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/recipe/304-three-shades-of-stout/ I try and do something new every time I brew so this time I attempted a protein rest (20 mins at 55c) before ramping up to 67 and performing a 60 minute mash.
Anyway, because I couldn't get the right yeast I didn't pitch until a couple of days later (I used Windsor since I couldn't get US 56 or Wyeast 1338 and it was recommended), I forgot to check the OG, really dumb I know!
It's been 11 days since pitching and the FG is remaining constant at 1.022, much higher than the 1.012 indicated on the recipe
Do you think I messed the mash up? I checked my temperatures after the protein rest and sacc rest and they hadn't dropped more than a degree or so. I'm guessing it's the protein rest that I must have stuffed. I know it's hard to tell given I forgot to take the OG, but I'd really appreciate any insight you could give me or suggestions if I attempt a protein rest again! It looks like it would come out at a piddly 3.6% ABV after carbonation, is there no way of increasing the ABV without affecting taste? It tastes fantastic right now but obviously lacking body because of the high FG!
Thanks very much guys!
Thought I'd give a stout a go so I decided on the highly acclaimed Three Shades of Stout: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/recipe/304-three-shades-of-stout/ I try and do something new every time I brew so this time I attempted a protein rest (20 mins at 55c) before ramping up to 67 and performing a 60 minute mash.
Anyway, because I couldn't get the right yeast I didn't pitch until a couple of days later (I used Windsor since I couldn't get US 56 or Wyeast 1338 and it was recommended), I forgot to check the OG, really dumb I know!
It's been 11 days since pitching and the FG is remaining constant at 1.022, much higher than the 1.012 indicated on the recipe
Do you think I messed the mash up? I checked my temperatures after the protein rest and sacc rest and they hadn't dropped more than a degree or so. I'm guessing it's the protein rest that I must have stuffed. I know it's hard to tell given I forgot to take the OG, but I'd really appreciate any insight you could give me or suggestions if I attempt a protein rest again! It looks like it would come out at a piddly 3.6% ABV after carbonation, is there no way of increasing the ABV without affecting taste? It tastes fantastic right now but obviously lacking body because of the high FG!
Thanks very much guys!