Recent content by clr2lnd

Your right on as far as the ingredients list & Maltodextrin added during the boil. I've also talked to few friends that brew who have had similar experiences. One let it ride as is & his FG was in line, high, similar to his OG. Another added 1/2 gal + attempting to get it "in range" and still...

There was gal or so in fermentor then wort added then the top to 5 gal & man did it get stirred ( I didn't think about mixing or settling etc between ingredients)...then the high reading etc & u know the rest. Figured if my "added" h20 put me at the top end of 1.050-1.055 range & at the end of...

I understand that everything is pre determined based on the kit/recipe & there should be little variance. I'm also a checklist kinda guy and read back thru all the old notes/recommended procedures etc. BB, More Beer, MW etc and they each mention h2o to a certain level (close to 5gal & stir) &...

Yes it was an extract kit. Whether its necessary or not I've always checked the OG / FG etc.... The brew equip came w the tools so why not use them, take notes & act like ur not just a drunk looking for his next 2 sketchy cases. This isn't my "first rodeo" but it is the first time I've seen...

60 min nice rolling boil... Maybe + 5 due to a flame out while adjusting for the wort chiller addition at the 45min mark. All seemed fine but have never had to add this much H2O to hit my mark.

More Beer Citra Pale Ale. We worked it perfectly by the book except for changing the hop schedule slightly. Into the primary & a top off to 5 gal. OG of 1.050-1.055 per the book but ours was 1.064. Waited....1.064. Starting adding some additional H2O & finally got to 1.056. Now have nearly 6gal...

First....Happy Memorial Day to everyone! Long time listener, first time commenting. Have about 10 brews under the belt & my brother-in-law & I are trying to really crank it up a notch. We've got an APA in primary (3 days) and want to have something as a constant reminder.... Get your equip out...