REALLY strong ale after primary fermentation

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farqy

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ok, so my first home brew so far seems fairly successful. after 7 days i am now transfering batch to pressure barrel. i had a taste (which seems good enough), but also tastes as though it has an incredibly high alcohol percentage. the ale ought to be about 4.5% but seems more like a wine or spirit. is this usual straight after primary fermentation?
 
I'm new but I get the feeling folks will ask you your original gravity and final gravity.


I feel you're probably right. but i didn't bother with readings. well i spose it's good time ahead with my 50% brew haha
 
That might be from fermenting at too high of a temperature. Fusel alcohols will make your beer feel like it is much higher in alcohol and may also be a cause of bad hangovers.
 
Was that the ambient temp where the fermentor was located, or is that the temp that the beer? Those 2 temps can be quite different during fermentation.
 
It's true. 68 outside might be 73 or more inside. I keep my temp in the water bath under 65 and inside will be close to. 70
 
Was that the ambient temp where the fermentor was located, or is that the temp that the beer? Those 2 temps can be quite different during fermentation.

that was the reading on the thermometer stuck on the fermenting bucket
 
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