TheGreatRoad
Active Member
Hopefully you guys can help. I've been having terrible OG readings for a few batches now ever since I switched from BIAB to converting a 10G igloo into a mash tun. I have to be doing something wrong but I can't seem to figure it out. My breaking point came today when I brewed what was supposed to be an IIPA at 1.085, but my OG reading came out at 1.043.
After my last batch (est 1.057 measured @1.040) I finally calibrated my thermometer, which was about 10-12* off. I had high hopes that would turn things around, but apparently that wasn't the only issue.
Other than that the only thing I can really think of is that my water calculations are off. I generally depend on Beersmith to calculate all that for me, but I should probably start doing my own since I end up with too much. I'm starting to think my gravity points are going down the drain. I'm already keeping as much as my boil pot can handle.
My sister comes in from San Diego next month and I need to get my numbers back up for the IPA I plan on brewing for her. I'd hate for it to turn out to be a blond in the end. She has high standards having lived in SD for so long.
Thanks guys.
After my last batch (est 1.057 measured @1.040) I finally calibrated my thermometer, which was about 10-12* off. I had high hopes that would turn things around, but apparently that wasn't the only issue.
Other than that the only thing I can really think of is that my water calculations are off. I generally depend on Beersmith to calculate all that for me, but I should probably start doing my own since I end up with too much. I'm starting to think my gravity points are going down the drain. I'm already keeping as much as my boil pot can handle.
My sister comes in from San Diego next month and I need to get my numbers back up for the IPA I plan on brewing for her. I'd hate for it to turn out to be a blond in the end. She has high standards having lived in SD for so long.
Thanks guys.