Dunkelweizenpants
Member
Hey guys,
Today I brewed my 2nd AG batch, an Imperial Stout I'm entering in a contest in about 8 weeks. Long story short, my efficiency sucks (~40%) and as a result I missed my target OG by a mile.
According to Beer Smith, I was shooting for 1.100, and I hit 1.064
My best guess is terrible conversion of the mash. My MLT was literally filled to the brim so I probably had some dry grain pockets, not enough water, etc.
I pitched a gigantic 3L starter and with my blow-off tube already thumping along 4 hours later this has to be my shortest lag time ever.
My question is this: How can I best boost my gravity another 10-15 points to get it closer to the BJCP style guidelines of 1.074-1.115 as primary fermentation is just now underway?
Add malt extract?
Something else?
Thanks!
Today I brewed my 2nd AG batch, an Imperial Stout I'm entering in a contest in about 8 weeks. Long story short, my efficiency sucks (~40%) and as a result I missed my target OG by a mile.
According to Beer Smith, I was shooting for 1.100, and I hit 1.064
My best guess is terrible conversion of the mash. My MLT was literally filled to the brim so I probably had some dry grain pockets, not enough water, etc.
I pitched a gigantic 3L starter and with my blow-off tube already thumping along 4 hours later this has to be my shortest lag time ever.
My question is this: How can I best boost my gravity another 10-15 points to get it closer to the BJCP style guidelines of 1.074-1.115 as primary fermentation is just now underway?
Add malt extract?
Something else?
Thanks!