Bernard1982
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I have a starting gravity of 1.000 will my brew still ferment
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Bernard1982
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Since 1.000 is the gravity of pure water I suspect it won't ferment. How did you get that starting gravity?
Since 1.000 is the gravity of pure water, I suspect the gravity measurement is incorrect.
How are you taking your measurement and with what instrument? A hydrometer? Can you post a picture of the reading? As others have said, it's likely the instrument is off or you are misreading the instrument.
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If you did read the value correctly, then If what ever you used needs calibration, don't calibrate it if you have already pitched the yeast. At least then you'll be able to see how much the difference is from OG to FG and figure out what attenuation and ABV you achieved.
But yeah, 1.000 is the same density as water. So if you have any sugars in the solution at all, you should have a higher density. Does your recipe give you OG and FG? If not you can figure that out from the ingredients. Either plug them into some beer recipe software. Or list the recipe here and maybe someone will estimate it for you.
And just to be sure, when are you getting this "starting" gravity? I think most of us are taking that as OG (original gravity) which is after the boil and it's cooled. But before you pitch the yeast.
But yeah, 1.000 is the same density as water. So if you have any sugars in the solution at all, you should have a higher density. Does your recipe give you OG and FG? If not you can figure that out from the ingredients. Either plug them into some beer recipe software. Or list the recipe here and maybe someone will estimate it for you.
And just to be sure, when are you getting this "starting" gravity? I think most of us are taking that as OG (original gravity) which is after the boil and it's cooled. But before you pitch the yeast.
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Bernard1982
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My starting gravity is 1.040
Bernard1982
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My starting gravity is 1.040,
sorry everyone once I put my glasses on I was able to read the hydrometer my starting gravity is 1.040 now I'm new at this any help would be appreciated
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Always put on glasses when reading anything that may be of importance to you.
OK. Is that close to what it was supposed to be according to the recipe?
What else do you want help with? More details will help folks help you.
You are doing better than me, I have no idea what my starting SG was. I just heated the Grains and hopped for the best.
Seemed to work though, I got plenty of action when I added the Yeast.
What kind of help do you need though?.
What was the SG you were aiming for?. If you feel that its low you can just add more sugars. Given that your original post was on the 23rd and its now the 30th, Im guessing this is all mute anyway?.
