I'm brewing a Cooper's pilsner (malt and hops come in a syrup-can, add ~500 grams light malt, 300 g sugar) and my OG is about 1.040. From my understanding, target OG should be about 1.044-1.050.
1. Is 1.040 too low to proceed?
2. Will it effect anything besides taste?
3. If it is too low, WHAT DO I DO?! I have sucrose, raw sugar (turbinado), and dark brown sugar on hand.
It's quite possible that the OG is low due to the fact that the recipe calls for 500 grams light malt, but the local brew store sells 1 pound packages (~453 grams).
1. Is 1.040 too low to proceed?
2. Will it effect anything besides taste?
3. If it is too low, WHAT DO I DO?! I have sucrose, raw sugar (turbinado), and dark brown sugar on hand.
It's quite possible that the OG is low due to the fact that the recipe calls for 500 grams light malt, but the local brew store sells 1 pound packages (~453 grams).