Hey all,
I'd appreciate a bit of insight from those a little more in the know here, if you would be so kind. =)
I've been AG brewing for a few years now, mainly just bumbling through and coming out with passable beers, but more recently I'm getting my act together with regards to proper measurements etc. With that disclaimer out of the way, please forgive any clangers following!
So I brewed a sort of double IPA that I've tried a couple of times in the past with great results. I tried a new supplier this time as they've opened locally and have a great selection. Brew went according to plan as usual, but the gravity post-boil came out at 1.032! While I've never measured my efficiency, I've never had this sort of low result before, even with this recipe. The beer came out the dark colour it usually does and it's fermenting away quite actively, I just find it very hard to believe that it could be so low.
The mash was at 65C for an hour and kept its temp throughout. I use a coolbox type arrangement. I'll list below the grain bill:
3.45 kg Munich Malt
2.30 kg Maris Otter Pale
0.25 kg Caramel/Crystal 90°
0.25 kg Caramel/Crystal 140°
0.25 kg Carapils Malt
12.8 AAU Chinook (60min)
1.40 AAU Cascade (30min)
3.20 AAU Chinook (30min)
5.50 AAU Cascade (10min)
9.60 AAU Chinook (Dry Hopped for 2 weeks)
4.20 AAU Cascade (Dry Hopped for 2 weeks)
Wyeast American Ale 1056
Beersmith has this at a much higher SG and the last time I brewed it, it came our around 6.7%ABV, the only things I can really put this down to are a poor grain crush from the new suppliers or a knackered hydrometer (it's never let me down before and hasn't taken a knock or anything.) Has anyone any ideas? I really like this beer but I'd rather it wasn't a soft drink.
Having read the previous threads regarding efficiency, I'm going to get a good read on it the next time I get a brew on, might give me a bit more information to work with.
I'd appreciate a bit of insight from those a little more in the know here, if you would be so kind. =)
I've been AG brewing for a few years now, mainly just bumbling through and coming out with passable beers, but more recently I'm getting my act together with regards to proper measurements etc. With that disclaimer out of the way, please forgive any clangers following!
So I brewed a sort of double IPA that I've tried a couple of times in the past with great results. I tried a new supplier this time as they've opened locally and have a great selection. Brew went according to plan as usual, but the gravity post-boil came out at 1.032! While I've never measured my efficiency, I've never had this sort of low result before, even with this recipe. The beer came out the dark colour it usually does and it's fermenting away quite actively, I just find it very hard to believe that it could be so low.
The mash was at 65C for an hour and kept its temp throughout. I use a coolbox type arrangement. I'll list below the grain bill:
3.45 kg Munich Malt
2.30 kg Maris Otter Pale
0.25 kg Caramel/Crystal 90°
0.25 kg Caramel/Crystal 140°
0.25 kg Carapils Malt
12.8 AAU Chinook (60min)
1.40 AAU Cascade (30min)
3.20 AAU Chinook (30min)
5.50 AAU Cascade (10min)
9.60 AAU Chinook (Dry Hopped for 2 weeks)
4.20 AAU Cascade (Dry Hopped for 2 weeks)
Wyeast American Ale 1056
Beersmith has this at a much higher SG and the last time I brewed it, it came our around 6.7%ABV, the only things I can really put this down to are a poor grain crush from the new suppliers or a knackered hydrometer (it's never let me down before and hasn't taken a knock or anything.) Has anyone any ideas? I really like this beer but I'd rather it wasn't a soft drink.
Having read the previous threads regarding efficiency, I'm going to get a good read on it the next time I get a brew on, might give me a bit more information to work with.