I recently purchased American bock from truebrew. Followed the instructions to a T with one exception of adding 1/2 lb of brown sugar just to boost the og. When I took my OG reading it SHOULD be between 1.052-1.053. You would think that adding the sugar on top during the boil it would be closer to 1060. Its only showing 1040. Where did I go wrong? 5 gallons, maybe 5.2 gallons at the most.
OG reading concern
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Easterbrook
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Have you read this thread? https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/at...inal-gravity-reading-wrong-dont-panic-289735/
I have been using 5gal buckets and mixing but bought a glass jug and its my first use of it so I can see now that I didnt mix it enough. Any suggestions on how to mix when using glass with such a small opening compared to the 5 gal bucket which I can use my big stirring stick?
Also, after a couple of weeks the fg should read right, right? Thanks for the link and help so far.
Also, after a couple of weeks the fg should read right, right? Thanks for the link and help so far.
Easterbrook
Active Member
Insert a stopper and shake the hell out of the carboy.
insanim8er
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You do need to make sure you mix it very well.
Other than that: Did you temp correct your hydro reading? If all that is good, you didn't boil it long enough or added too much water.
As far as a couple week for FG - it depends. If you're fermenting cold, then it will take longer. If your yeast is strained, it could stop.. etc.
Under the right circumstances you can hit FG in a couple days. It just depends.
