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Thanks Calder, ajf, and duboman for the feedback. As ajf and duboman both suggested, I will definitely stir before taking the OG next time and then aerate after pitching. I have not calibrated the hydrometer, but will do so next chance I get to buy some distilled water. Maybe this is adding...

The grains were steeped at 155deg F for 45minutes. Not sure what you mean by mashing the extract (LME)?

I did add top up water to 5 gallons and vigorously shook for 1 minute, however my OG was taken before shaking. What I am now trying to figure out is if I was topped up using imperial or standard gallons. I asked someone at my Local Homebrew shop about my FG and they said that the beer can reach...

Hey Brewers, This is my first post on HBT although I have been constantly absorbing its vast wealth of knowledge since my first batch brewed in January. My first beer - Porter - went off without a hitch and has been very popular among my friends. This second beer may be a different story...