Low OG

[davidcr80]

I have been missing my OG's my last couple of batches...what is the most common reason for low OG?

 

[Brulosopher]

Low is relative. Usually the perception of poor efficiency is a function of not knowing one's equipment. Shoot for 70%, be happy with 60-80%.

Cheers!

 

[dannyhawkins]

Ive been having the same problem myself, I get my grains crushed at the local and I have seen many posts about too coarse of grain coming from shops. Secondly I am blaming water chem for a SMaSH beer that prob didnt get down to a low enough pH.

 

[billl]

If you post what you did - equipment, temps, volumes, etc, you'll get a lot better answers.