Steam Ales Finished A Bit High

[steve78]

Hi all, I am brewing two Steams and they finished at 1022 and 1020 FG respectively. I was expecting 1016 (same as brewing classic styles Cali Common), I used the Wyeast Cal Lager split the pack and did a step starter 1L to 2L then pitched at high krausen. I raised to 19 when they slowed at around 1025, and after 3 days (including mild swirling of the fermentor, no trub disturbance), they were not moving.

So, can I add a bit of water to bring them down to FG, or is this FG low enough?

Would appreciate advice, as none of my beers have ever finished that high.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[steve78]

Well its only a few points higher, so will just bottle it. I assume I didn't have enough yeast or used too much caramel malt.

Thanks for the advice, appreciate it
Steve

 

[tiprya]

What was the recipe? How much crystal is in there?

I wouldn't bottle, that shouldn't be close to FG - thats a recipe for bottle-bombs.

You could wait a bit more, or pitch some other yeast such as US05.

 

[manticle]

Full recipe and process (wort production, mashing temps etc) and full fermentation schedule please.
Don't bottle yet.
Check all your measuring equipment is working correctly ( thermometer, hydrometer etc) and if you are using a refractometer, make sure you are using a conversion chart/calculator.