s1rGr1nG0
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Just put my first batch into bottles today. It was just over 4 gallons after putting it into the bottling bucket.
I didn't do any hydrometer readings prior to putting it in primary simply because it would not have made sense to me anyway.
Today when I put it in the bottling bucket I did take a reading and it was around 1.030, (hard to read through the bubbles).
Now, looking at the sheet that came with the kit, Brewers Best Summer Ale, it shows an OG of 1.042-1.046 and an SG of 1.010-1.014.
Am I screwed? I'm thinking that the ABV is going to be pretty low, correct? It's only supposed to be %4.0 - 5.0 anyway but is my brew going to be even lower than that?
It did smell delicious though and I can't wait to try it in a couple weeks!
All in all I'm pleased with the process and I already have my next kit ready and will probably brew it tomorrow. :rockin:
I didn't do any hydrometer readings prior to putting it in primary simply because it would not have made sense to me anyway.
Today when I put it in the bottling bucket I did take a reading and it was around 1.030, (hard to read through the bubbles).
Now, looking at the sheet that came with the kit, Brewers Best Summer Ale, it shows an OG of 1.042-1.046 and an SG of 1.010-1.014.
Am I screwed? I'm thinking that the ABV is going to be pretty low, correct? It's only supposed to be %4.0 - 5.0 anyway but is my brew going to be even lower than that?
It did smell delicious though and I can't wait to try it in a couple weeks!
All in all I'm pleased with the process and I already have my next kit ready and will probably brew it tomorrow. :rockin: