i'm trying to think of everything i can for my first AG attempt. as i understand it, i need to get gravity readings from each of the 3 runnings from my mash tun (i plan on using Bobby_M's double batch sparge method) and one overall pre-boil sample. what are some of your methods of doing this? do you pull a sample and immediately take a reading with hydrometer (assuming it will not shatter)? or do you draw a sample, let it cool, then take a reading? i'm sure it doesn't matter for the sake of calculation, but i'm really wondering how you fine folks do this in order to be most efficient with your brewing time.
i've heard of people using temperature corrections for gravity readings, so i'm assuming i am supposed to take the gravity reading while the wort is still at mash temp. if that's correct, where can i find a temp correction guide/tutorial/spreadsheet? or, is this something that Beersmith will do for me?
thanks for your help
i've heard of people using temperature corrections for gravity readings, so i'm assuming i am supposed to take the gravity reading while the wort is still at mash temp. if that's correct, where can i find a temp correction guide/tutorial/spreadsheet? or, is this something that Beersmith will do for me?
thanks for your help