Ok, so I did a Mac and Jacks, African Amber clone (with a twist) all grain last weekend. I used a yeast starter (no nutrients...though I will be doing so next batch). I used a strike temp of 167 and mashed at 155 for 90 minutes. All the h2o is calculated and correct. My twist to the clone was by adding 2 cups of turbinardo sugar (hoping for a higher ABV). My OG was 1060 when it went to primary. I watched it over the first couple of days, and the activity was there nut not too exciting or crazy. I changed it to secondary today. Flavor is right, gravity was a tad shocking at 1020! I guess I was hoping for something higher?
Any hints? I still need to add .5 oz of Cascade hops on the last 5 days....
Let me know your thoughts
Any hints? I still need to add .5 oz of Cascade hops on the last 5 days....
Let me know your thoughts