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    Consistent low O.G.

    Oh, and incase anyone is interested in seeing our little setup. Here's a pic.
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    Consistent low O.G.

    Very helpful indeed. Thanks for the reply! We'll try again with closer attention to detail and better notes. I do believe that you might be on to something about the amount left in the MT. I'm also going to look into a refractometer too.
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    Consistent low O.G.

    Pre-boil volume was around 6.25 gal, post-boil was around 5.25. Post-boil gravity was 1.04 and I transferred 5 gal to the carboy. Unfortunately I did not take a pre-boil gravity reading. I hope this helps. Thanks again for the input!
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    Consistent low O.G.

    Fermenting 5gal. Pre-boil was around 6.25 or so.
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    Consistent low O.G.

    Wow! Thanks for all of the replies. I'll try to answer y'all's questions as best I can. Our OG from the Friday night brew (12.75 lbs of grain) was a disappointing 1.04. Nowhere close to where I wanted to be. (1.06+) Most of our brews range between 1.03 and 1.04. When they should be closer to...
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    Consistent low O.G.

    Hey all, long time lurker, first time poster. (please go easy on me) Myself along with the help of a friend built a HERMS setup using a chugger pump, used AB keg for the MT and a large pot for the HLT. Rather than having a false bottom in the MT, we have a Mash/boil screen. We've brewed...
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