Another Stuck Fermentation Question

[PuggledPrune]

I know there are millions of threads about this subject but I just have a quick question...

So I think I have a stuck fermentation with my Better Brew Czech Pils. OG 1052 now at 1018 and has been for a few days. I put a heater belt on it to ensure the temp wasn't too low, and have given it a stir a couple of times.

So question is, can I add some yeast nutrient? If so how much for 20l?

If it doesn't help, I could pitch some more yeast but no idea what type I should use.

Would racking to secondary help? Bit worried about it sitting on the dead yeast (it's been in primary for 3 weeks!)

Thanks Very Much!

 

[PuggledPrune]

Can anybody help?

 

[PD]

rack it into a clean/sterilised and well rinsed fermenter. The movement might give the yeast a little nudge. No splashing if possible

 

[PuggledPrune]

rack it into a clean/sterilised and well rinsed fermenter. The movement might give the yeast a little nudge. No splashing if possible

Thanks mate I will do. Do you reckon I should chuck in some nutrient for luck or will it affect the taste if fermentation has finished.

 

[PD]

hold off with the nutrients.
If it fails to get going you may have to go through procedure for re starting a stuck fermentation, that is the time to add small amount of nutrients.