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Can fix or is it ruined

I use a refractmeter

Mash in with 4 gallon at 152 for 60 min. With 20 minutes left Boil my temperature dropped to 145. I added he and over shot my temp to 160. I stirred until Mech lowered back to 152. I fly sparged with 6 gallon and collected 8 gallon.

All-Grain (assuming 75% efficiency): 6.5 or 7 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) 1.5 lb White Wheat Malt (2.4 SRM) 1.00 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt 60L 0.75 lb Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) 0.50 lb Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM) 0.50 lb Lactose (Boil 10 min) 0.75 oz German Magnum [13.40 %] (60 min) - 27.0...

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I'm brewing a stout and my pre-boil reading is way off. Beersmith says my og should be 1.044. My og is reading 1.036. How bad is this. Should I panic.

Correction, my og is 1.036

I'm having a problem with my gravity. I followed the all grain recipe but my og is reading 1.040. What did I do wrong and did I ruin this batch? Thanks

Thanks for the info. I'll sleep easier tonight.

I'm kind of freaking out about a yeast starter I started earlier today. Juggling a cook tomorrow and finishing my Xmas shopping has me worn a bit thin. As a result I forgot to activate my wyeast 1028 yeast prior to starting my yeast starter. Being rushed my slap pack only sat for 1 hour before...

Smoked ribs for my daughters birthday.

Looks a bit rough, wonder if its worth the asking price.

Interesting boil pot for sale in St Louis. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/for/3367821925.html

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