Hi Guys, Happy New Year to you all!!!
I've currently got a Better Brew Export Lager in the FV. It has been in since 18/12/15 and the instructions state that it should be in the FV for ten days, at which point the SG should be 1008 or less. The ten days where up on the 28/12/15 (obviously), which was last Monday. However, the SG is only at 1012.
Now, the brew has been kept at a constant 20-22C and there is still pressure in the FV (bulging lid) although i can see no other signs of continuing fermentation (no bubbling air lock nor rising tiny bubbles in the brew).
What should I do, just bottle anyway or leave it even longer or re-pitch more yeast, if so what yeast???
All advice appreciated to help out this newbie!!! Thanks again.
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If it has changed, give it more time.
It it is the same, its probably done.
We have made this Better Brew Export Lager a couple of times and it was really great, we found the flavour lacked for a few weeks but once left for a few more weeks it developed into a fantastic lager, and we will definitely make it again
I ordered this brew after seeing you speak highly of this kit previously HBO.
On the Saturday evening after posting the original post (Friday), the brew started bubbling again, quite strongly in actual fact! Seemed strange to me but I've left it to continue. Today, again it seems to have stopped, so I'm going to check the SG, fingers crossed it will have reduced.
Ideally the first full week at room temperature, and then in the cold (outside or fridge) for a further 2 weeks at least.
Really the longer you can leave it the better, ideally 4-6 weeks if you can be that patient and anything plus is a bonus.