cromwell60
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Hi- I brewed my first batch last year using the Cooper's real ale kit. I was really impressed with the resulting beer after a couple of months in the bottles- really tasty! I am trying the real ale kit again now so here's my 2 questions-
1. When I brewed the first batch the SG before adding the yeast was 1.032 (wort at 21 degrees). However, this time the SG was only 1.018 (wort at 23 degrees). Why is this and how will it affect the resulting beer?
2. How can I up the alcohol content? The first batch, whilst good beer, was only 3.4%.
Also- if anyone could point me in the direction of some good beginner articles, that would be great.
Thanks very much.
James
1. When I brewed the first batch the SG before adding the yeast was 1.032 (wort at 21 degrees). However, this time the SG was only 1.018 (wort at 23 degrees). Why is this and how will it affect the resulting beer?
2. How can I up the alcohol content? The first batch, whilst good beer, was only 3.4%.
Also- if anyone could point me in the direction of some good beginner articles, that would be great.
Thanks very much.
James