gfyrasng Active Member Joined Jan 21, 2010 Messages 37 Reaction score 0 Location Austin TX Area May 29, 2010 #1 My specific gravity ended up being 1.039. Desired was supposed to be at 1.050. How good is that for my first time?
My specific gravity ended up being 1.039. Desired was supposed to be at 1.050. How good is that for my first time?
Malticulous Desert Gecko HBT Supporter Joined Aug 27, 2008 Messages 4,265 Reaction score 234 Location St. George Utah May 29, 2010 #2 You have to brew many times before you can really dial in your system. Next time adjust the recipe for whatever efficiency you had this time How well you did will be decided by the taste of the beer, not your efficiency. I'd just add some DME.
You have to brew many times before you can really dial in your system. Next time adjust the recipe for whatever efficiency you had this time How well you did will be decided by the taste of the beer, not your efficiency. I'd just add some DME.
OP OP gfyrasng Active Member Joined Jan 21, 2010 Messages 37 Reaction score 0 Location Austin TX Area May 29, 2010 #3 Is it supposed to smell horribe while it's fermenting?
JakeTheHopDog Well-Known Member Joined Feb 7, 2010 Messages 283 Reaction score 2 Location Spring Hill, FL May 29, 2010 #4 Only if it's doing it right!
B brewingkitty Well-Known Member Joined Feb 28, 2010 Messages 577 Reaction score 1 Location Land of the Free May 29, 2010 #5 i hear you man, my first few batches have only been around 72%.