twinkles56 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Hi All, I'm a newbie here and to brewing. Have brewed a few batches, mainly K&K with some hops additions. Have encountered a problem for which I'd like some advice from the wise members of the forum. Decided to give Abbey Blonde a go as I'm partial to that style and wanted to start trying the addition of grains. Followed the formula and everything went pretty well. Into FV 12 June: OG 1060, 1 packet each of T-58 and S-33 pitched at around 21deg with temp pretty much maintained from then on. Fermentation started quickly and airlock went berserk for a few of days after which it slowed fairly suddenly. Activity seems to have stopped with SG stagnant on 1020 (OG predicted 1010-1014). Samples for my SG readings are very cloudy, but smell and taste delicious. My question is: do I cold crash +/- finings then bottle (haven't done that before so a good learning experience), or will i likely produce small hand grenades? All comments gratefully accepted, thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Hey mate. Can you check your hydrometer in 20c water and see what it reads. Two packs of yeasts should smash through that recipe. If it's under 1000 then add it onto your reading. If it's higher then take it off. I.e If it reads 996 then add on 4 points. If it reads 1004 take 4 off. As far as cold crashing and finings. Your call. Personally with Belgians which I make a fair few of I do a short cold crash and don't fine. Reason being it's a yeast driven beer. Some do though especially for the blondes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles56 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Thanks, Greeny. Yeah, checked the hydrometer and it's pretty much spot on. Also surprised all that yeast didn't munch all the fermentables PDQ. Might give it another day or so and if no change then shove it in the fridge. Good point about the finings, and I don't mind a bit of cloud in my beer. I'll see how the cold crash goes. Perhaps allow the bottles to season right down at the end of the property. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Give it 3 more days or so mate and check it again. You might find its a slow ferment and its still working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles56 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yeah, think that might be the go. No point in hurrying things. Thanks for the thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab Cat Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Maybe crank it up to 23C for a few days to make sure? I've had a few beers finish much higher than expected. Usually got a few points more after adding a few C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yeah I'd try warming it up a bit too. Might just need a bit of a kick up the bum to get those last few points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles56 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Thanks chaps, I'll give it a bit of a warm-up and check in a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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