telebrewer
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My final gravities are coming in at 1.010 to 1.004. I brew IPA's. I always hear of FG's at 1.012 or higher. Is there something I should be worried about? Like infection?
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brewmasterpa
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Yeah, getting drunk too fast.
samc
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Have you checked that your hydrometer is properly calibrated? Should be tested in distilled water at the correct temperature (usually printed on hydro) and read 1.000 . Could be as simple as that before you start looking at other factors.
ChshreCat
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I assume you're doing all grain? What temp are you mashing at and have you checked your thermometer to make sure it's accurate?
^^^^^ What they said. Also, you haven't mentioned a recipe and yeast strain - that could be your answer. For example, if your beer/recipe had an OG of 1.040 and you used a highly attenuating strain of yeast (say US-05) then I would expect a low final gravity.
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telebrewer
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My grain bill is:
15# 2 row
1# crystal 10L
.5 # carapils
I mash at 150-152. 60 min.
I pitch one vial White Labs WLP-001
I'll check the hydrometer for calibration. What are some reasons for low final gravity if the hydrometer is reading correctly? Mine are always under 1.010.
15# 2 row
1# crystal 10L
.5 # carapils
I mash at 150-152. 60 min.
I pitch one vial White Labs WLP-001
I'll check the hydrometer for calibration. What are some reasons for low final gravity if the hydrometer is reading correctly? Mine are always under 1.010.
Increase your mash temperature - get more nonfermentable sugars out.
You can mash at a higher temperature like 154. There are a lot of variables as to why you are coming with your FG.
The two main reasons for low FG in AG are: low mash temperatures and minimal specialty grains. Both give you highly fermentable worts.
The original IPA style used cane sugar to produce a drier finish, so if you like your current results, just enjoy.
The original IPA style used cane sugar to produce a drier finish, so if you like your current results, just enjoy.
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