Stuck fermentation

[MikeBusby]

My first all grain brew appears to have stalled. I was using the Crisp - English ESB kit from Geterbrewed with 5.39kg of grain And a batch size of 25L. The OG should have been 1052 but I measured 1050. The FG should be 1009, but it appears to be stuck at 1018. I have tried increasing the temperature up to 21C and rousing the brew a few times over a couple of days. However, it has not budged for 3-4 days now.

The FG is so far away from the target that I am worried about bottling. What do you guys, think?

 

[lupinehorror]

afraid i'm not able to suggest anything other than chucking a little more rehydrated yeast in but 'rousing the brew' is an excellent expression.

 

[terrym]

This covers most options that members have used
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/...s-for-dealing-with-stuck-fermentations.74910/

 

[The Baron]

Do what Terry says but make one simple check that the hydrometer is reading correctly by checking in water