husker_jay
Member
I just brewed my first batch of beer and I must say that I can see how this hobby can become an addiction. I think my fermentation is now complete as I have check the SG on 3 days and all the readings were at 1.016.
The OG was 1.05 and if my calculations are correct, that should put me at an ABV of 4.5%. My question is, does that seem right for an American Amber Ale? With commercial light beer being at 4.2%, my ABV seems a little low at 4.5%.
Another question is, will my beer tast too sweet if the ABV is not at 5% or more?
By the way, I can't wait to work my way through this hobby. I am so excited about all the equipment a person can buy. From making an all grain brew to kegging the beer, this is just awesome. I only have the starter kit for now, but a guy can dream right?
The OG was 1.05 and if my calculations are correct, that should put me at an ABV of 4.5%. My question is, does that seem right for an American Amber Ale? With commercial light beer being at 4.2%, my ABV seems a little low at 4.5%.
Another question is, will my beer tast too sweet if the ABV is not at 5% or more?
By the way, I can't wait to work my way through this hobby. I am so excited about all the equipment a person can buy. From making an all grain brew to kegging the beer, this is just awesome. I only have the starter kit for now, but a guy can dream right?