Kölsch
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:19 pm
by drdoalot
my Kölsch has a pretty low FG of 1.009 and had an OG of 1.035.
should I add more sugar, the FG is not really the FG i took the reading after I racked it....
I am tempted to add more corn sugar and let it ferment some more to increase FG and alc.
what do you think?
David
Re: Kölsch
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:11 pm
by animaldoc
Since sugar is 100% fermentable, you won't increase your final gravity. You will actually lower it since you are in essence adding more alcohol and alcohol is less dense than water.
Re: Kölsch
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:14 am
by Buttwidget
You missed it on your OG; if you are doing all grain, next time use proportionately more grain. If doing extract, do the same with that.
I wouldn't add sugar simply for the fact that you will make a very headachy beer.
Enjoy it as a session beer and see how the flavor profile turns out. Adjust as necessary and make a perfect beer next time.
~widget
Re: Kölsch
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:28 am
by drdoalot
thanks for the tips guys!
will do! I'll leave it in the carboy a few more days before bottling, I think it may turn out a little clearer then .
cheers!
Dave
