The size of the kettle is 5 gallons. Yes I took the OG from the primary fermenter after I topped off with water. I did not stir after adding water. The wort was at room temp. Thanks for reply.
Yes this a kit for 5 gallons. I did not take the temp of the wort when I tested the OG but now I know I should have. I believe I followed the directions. I think to much water was added to the wort when I topped off in primary fermenter.
I brewed my first batch of beer on thursday. My original gravity before I added the yeast was 1.038 which should have been around 1.052 according to the instructions. Not realizing that it was low I added the yeast and it has been in the fermentation process for about three days. Is it to late...