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    Can’t hit FG!!

    Feel way better about my brews. They taste great and I was wondering why I got a little buzz off “4.5%” alc beers. Thanks everyone for the input!!
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    Can’t hit FG!!

    Thans everyone for the input. Beers are definitely way better knowing my attenuation was higher than expected. Was just using abv calculator online and didn’t realize I had to account for alc. I’ve found that the amalyse enzyme is not needed as long as my mash temp is right. 1 brew without it...
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    Can’t hit FG!!

    So my attenuation is like 90%? Is that too much. I had no idea I needed to account for the alc
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    Can’t hit FG!!

    Refractometer
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    Can’t hit FG!!

    I have had 4 brews under my belt so far and all four have yielded between a 1.025 and 1.03 FG. Three were all grain IPA and the first was an extract amber ale. I used liquid yeast smack pack for the IPAs and safale dry for the extract. Hit my OG every time, used yeast nutrient, fermented at...
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