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Harps, Never had it before but everyone is telling me it taste just like it. Ok for those who want to know here is what i did. Ok this is what I have so far (For my first Ale). I cooked Crushed Crystal English in the bag until boil and let steep for 5 min(removed bag). then Added...

Yes, I can see now how adding water (after taking out the ice and not stirring the brew) would cause an invalid reading on the OG. Do you, or anyone have the formula to calculate what the OG should be based on incrediants? This would be helpfull to estimate adding of water or removal of ICE...

That brings up a good question! Do I take the reading from the Pot or after adding it to cool it down? (now 5 Gal instead of 3) What is the standard? Iceman

Thanks, But am I reading the Gravity Right??? Iceman

Ok this is what I have so far. I cooked Crushed Crystal English in the bag untill boil and let steep for 5 min. then Added Muntons Lit 3.3 lbs and Premium German malt extract 3.52 lbs and brought to a boil. Added hops (.80 oz of fuggles and .80 oz Northern Brew) Boiled for 1 hour. Added 1/4...