Hey gang,
A few weeks back I brewed a Hef, used Hallertauer and didn't even think to check the AA, usually they are around 4.6%, this time they were 2.3%. Since I didn't catch it, I brewed it w/o adjusting. This beer is going to be very low at 6.1 IBUs instead of 12.7 which is more to my liking for this beer.
My neighbor was using Columbia and is usually around 5.5% but the last time they were 13.9%
Is it possible for the AA to vary that much or is something miss at my LHBS? I know they buy in bulk and repackage in 1-2 oz bags. I asked them if they were sure the AA was correct and naturally they said they were.
Thoughts?
Toy4Rick
A few weeks back I brewed a Hef, used Hallertauer and didn't even think to check the AA, usually they are around 4.6%, this time they were 2.3%. Since I didn't catch it, I brewed it w/o adjusting. This beer is going to be very low at 6.1 IBUs instead of 12.7 which is more to my liking for this beer.
My neighbor was using Columbia and is usually around 5.5% but the last time they were 13.9%
Is it possible for the AA to vary that much or is something miss at my LHBS? I know they buy in bulk and repackage in 1-2 oz bags. I asked them if they were sure the AA was correct and naturally they said they were.
Thoughts?
Toy4Rick