SkyHighBrew88
Well-Known Member
So a buddy and I were brewing today and noticed a jump from a preboil 12.5 brix to 16.0 brix over the course of a 60 minute boil (1.047 - 1.065). We were expecting, since we pretty much nailed the preboil gravity, to get a OG of 14 brix (1.057).
Unfortunately we forgot to use the hydrometer to compare before my buddy poured the wort into the carboy.
Anyways, the reason I'm guessing for this jump is from hop/trub sediment on the lens was the remaining cloudy wort from the bottom of the kettle.
This is my first time using a refractometer so I'd appreciate any thoughts on this...
Unfortunately we forgot to use the hydrometer to compare before my buddy poured the wort into the carboy.
Anyways, the reason I'm guessing for this jump is from hop/trub sediment on the lens was the remaining cloudy wort from the bottom of the kettle.
This is my first time using a refractometer so I'd appreciate any thoughts on this...