Strange Dog
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Hi,
I am on brew #2, which I put in the fermenter 2 weeks ago. Its a coopers lager but I used SAF 23 yeast. It is brewing at around 12-14 degrees. The OG was 1036. It has now dropped down to 1012 but I think it is slowing down and I am worried that it is going to end up as, god forbid, some kind of low alcohol beer.
Is there anything I can do to ensure I am getting the most out of my expensive yeast (I blew $6 on it). I am sorely tempted to just stir the entire contents of the fermenter to wake up the yeast, is this wise? Or should I rock the fermenter and swish the contents around? Or is it too early to be concerned ?
My previous brew was the same kit (but I used the provided yeast) and it came out flat. I am paranoid that that is going to happen again.
I am on brew #2, which I put in the fermenter 2 weeks ago. Its a coopers lager but I used SAF 23 yeast. It is brewing at around 12-14 degrees. The OG was 1036. It has now dropped down to 1012 but I think it is slowing down and I am worried that it is going to end up as, god forbid, some kind of low alcohol beer.
Is there anything I can do to ensure I am getting the most out of my expensive yeast (I blew $6 on it). I am sorely tempted to just stir the entire contents of the fermenter to wake up the yeast, is this wise? Or should I rock the fermenter and swish the contents around? Or is it too early to be concerned ?
My previous brew was the same kit (but I used the provided yeast) and it came out flat. I am paranoid that that is going to happen again.