bakersbrew
Well-Known Member
So I did my 4th batch tonight. My first AG. I decided to go with EdWorts Haus Pale Ale. I used DeathBrewers method for easy AG brewing. Here are a few problems I encountered.
1. I missed my strike temp by about 3-4 degrees. I heated the water to 165 and was trying to get to 152. For some reason it just ended up around 149.
2. I ended up wayyyy short of 5 gallons. I topped off a little. I know I wasnt supposed to but I did. I'd say half a gallon. I ended up with around 4 - 4.5 gallons.
3. It took me 3 hours to shock the wort. Usually my ice bath cools it within an hour. I dont know why it took so long this time. I ended up giving in and pitching around 78 degrees. It was 1AM so I didnt really have a choice.
What do you guys think? Did I blow it completely?
1. I missed my strike temp by about 3-4 degrees. I heated the water to 165 and was trying to get to 152. For some reason it just ended up around 149.
2. I ended up wayyyy short of 5 gallons. I topped off a little. I know I wasnt supposed to but I did. I'd say half a gallon. I ended up with around 4 - 4.5 gallons.
3. It took me 3 hours to shock the wort. Usually my ice bath cools it within an hour. I dont know why it took so long this time. I ended up giving in and pitching around 78 degrees. It was 1AM so I didnt really have a choice.
What do you guys think? Did I blow it completely?