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Gain in ABV using Fermaid-K?
Is it possible that I gained a percentage point in ABV by using Fermaid-K?
I brewed an extract Amber Ale. 8lbs light extract 1lb crystal 60 6oz special b The original recipe only called for the crystal malt, no special b with an Estimated Original Gravity:1.051-54, but I added the special b for some added flavor. I added the Fermaid-K 4 days into fermentation @ 64F with a gravity of 1.030 The original Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5% It's now been 7 days. What I have is a SG of 1.060 and a FG of 1.014 My calculations say it's at almost 6.25 Does that sound possible? |
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I am getting an estimate OF of something between 1.061 and 1.064 depending on the brand of extract used. |
It's light malt extract from morebeer if that clarifies anything.
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Doesn't really matter.
If it's liquid extract, 8 lbs + 1 lb crystal will make something between 1.061 and 1.064 OG. If it's dry extract, it will make something closer to 1.080. |
I'm quoting what the recipe sheet says. I never tried to calculate the gravity myself. I assumed that that is what it was supposed to be according to the what the recipe states.
Maybe an error or typo on morebeer's part? I also steeped my grains. Oh yeah it was liquid. |
Probably. Either the OG is listed incorrectly, or the amount of extract actually used in the recipe is a mis-print.
Was it liquid or dry? How was it packaged? |
Liquid & oxygen barrier foil bag
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well... if you measured something in the 1.060 range, then I can assure you it was not from the addition of 6oz of special B. I think their quoted OG was off by 0.010
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