Have got an ale that appears to be stuck. Temp in the brewhouse is low
to mid 60's. Primary (bucket) went well, but there is little to no
activity after a couple weeks in the secondary (carboy). SG still high.


Electric blanket? Some other kick in the yeast-ass?

All suggestions appreciated.

Ric wrote:
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> Have got an ale that appears to be stuck. Temp in the brewhouse is low
> to mid 60's. Primary (bucket) went well, but there is little to no
> activity after a couple weeks in the secondary (carboy). SG still high.
>
>
> Electric blanket? Some other kick in the yeast-ass?
>
> All suggestions appreciated.
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Warm it up to the low 70s. If the SG is still high after a few days,
carefully add non-liquid yeast like Safeale or Whitbread. Of course,
reconstitute the yeast per the directions on the package. Use a
sterilized funnel. That would probably get fermentation going again.

In the future, make sure to use a yeast starter and you might take a
look at some of the yeast nutrients that can be added directly to the
boil in the last 20 minutes.

Thanks Ken. Looks like I will have to try to find a way to get the temp
of the ale up to 70 or over. I did use a starter, and did use some
nutrients. But I do suspect the temps are the culprit.

Maybe an electric blanket?