Can I Add More Water

[Denis of Stoke]

Hi each,

I'm doing a Cooper's Aussie lager. My FV just holds 5 gals but last time I used it i had some overspill from the initial vigorous fermentation. So to prevent that happening again, I made up the kit but made it up to 20 ltrs not 23.

Now the fermentation has settled down - on day 4 by the way - am I okay to add the other 3 litres or am I best leaving things as they are?

Thanks in advance

Denis

[KevP]

Yes go ahead and add the extra water, its common practice too, especially with Coopers Stout!

[OldSpeckledBadger]

Just make sure you pour it in very carefully as you don't want to introduce any extra oxygen at this stage.

[pauljmuk]

Just make sure that water (and the vessel you use to transfer it) are scrupulously clean - would be a shame to introduce infection at this stage.

[mat69]

if ya want a stronger brew leave it alone(i would );but if you like it a little weaker add ya water mate..