AnthonyD
Well-Known Member
Thanks to all the great knowledge here, I felt very comfortable making it through my first brew day. Everything went smoothly for the most part.
A couple of minor hitches:
1. While cooling the wort, I used a digital thermometer to monitor the temperature drop and it hung up around 130 degrees. I was starting to get frustrated that it was taking so long when I figured I should check with another thermometer. Sure enough, it was actually down to almost 70 degrees. (Stuck the digital probe right in the ice bath to see what would happen - went down to 120, stupid thing isn't working)
2. Expected OG for the recipe was 1.041, and I ended at 1.049. Mixed the wort really well, checked it twice. Realized later the recipe called for 5.25 gallons - not 5 gallons, so maybe that's part of the issue.
Anway, I now have an AHS Sessions American Amber Ale in primary. Currently sitting at 65 degrees, just waiting for the yeast to get to work.
A couple of minor hitches:
1. While cooling the wort, I used a digital thermometer to monitor the temperature drop and it hung up around 130 degrees. I was starting to get frustrated that it was taking so long when I figured I should check with another thermometer. Sure enough, it was actually down to almost 70 degrees. (Stuck the digital probe right in the ice bath to see what would happen - went down to 120, stupid thing isn't working)
2. Expected OG for the recipe was 1.041, and I ended at 1.049. Mixed the wort really well, checked it twice. Realized later the recipe called for 5.25 gallons - not 5 gallons, so maybe that's part of the issue.
Anway, I now have an AHS Sessions American Amber Ale in primary. Currently sitting at 65 degrees, just waiting for the yeast to get to work.