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I just checked both the hydrometer and the refractometer with tap water. Hydrometer: 1.001 Refractometer: 1.005 So, not crazy off. Well, as posted above, the extract used calculates to 1.075, the hydrometer is not way out of whack, I'm confident the total volume is darn close (to within a...

I know the extract amounts I mentioned are correct. I only had what I bought (see receipt above) and I used all I had. The total water consumed was 5.5-5.75 gallons. I started with 7 one gallon bottles of spring water. After all was said and done, there was 1.25-1.5 gallons left over. 3.5...

Not yet. I'll pick some up next grocery run.

I used pounds. Here are the exact products I bought. I had no other extracts other that these. I used all of these.

I expected my new refractometer reading to be off since I have never calibrated it so it can be dismissed. So then it must be a problem with my hydrometer. I'll grab a new one for next time and calibrate my refractometer as a backup (second opinion). I hope that is the only thing that is off...

I never added any extract to cool water. Please see detailed events above.

Exact Recipe Used: Bell's Two Hearted IPA (Extract) Yeast Used: Omega West Coast Ale I (OYL-004) To clear up any miscommunications, here is what happened start to finish in more detail. 1. I added 3.5 gallons water to a 20 quart pot then brought to boil. 2. At boil, flame out and added 6.6...

I shook it really hard for at least 30 seconds before testing.

I had already topped up the fermenter to 5.25 gallons before pulling the test sample.

a. Omega West Coast I b. No starter c. Hydrometer, 64°F Yes, I was expecting 1.075 according to Brewer's Friend and Brewfather.

Sorry. I wasn't clear. I leveled up to 5.25 in the fermenter before taking the OG. So that 1.110 was after adding the water to volume up.

Please see my long reply above.

Well, you know how fast things happen. I had to make a call and forge ahead. I can't manage 2 boils at the same time and I didn't have time in the day to do 2 boils consecutively. So, I set it aside 1-1.5 gallons of wort and continued with the 3.5 gallon partial boil. I didn't think to split...

Instructions say to out 3.5 gallons water in 5 gallon pot then bring to boil. Then to add the 6.6 lbs LME and 3 lbs DME. So I did that and it is now full to the rim. Can I pull off 1.5 gallons and set it aside then just out it in the fermenter with the rest after the boil?

I'm very basic. Extract brews with a 5 gallon pot (no spigot) and plastic bucket fermenter. My goal in life to never use an auto-siphon again. Straining seems it would be the easiest. Just brew, chill, and pour. I just need to find a strainer that won't clog up. I am trying to eliminate...

Of course not. You wouldn't be able to seal the lid.

Using the "hang on the side" type of hop spider in the kettle, some say it lowers hop utilization while Brulosophy says it makes no difference. Of course, Brulosophy says that about pretty much everything. Anyway, has anyone tried free hopping in the kettle and just using the hop spider in the...

Well, personally, I don't have any temperature control. I just put the bucket in my office closet. I cannot drop the temperature at all. I can only do what I can at room temperature. That leaves me with filtering to improve clarity. I've tried various ways with middling results and added...

I think the problem with cold crashing for those not kegging is that many of us have no way to do it. We do not have a way to chill the fermenter. I'm pretty sure that if I took all of the milk and food and shelves out of our kitchen fridge my wife would have me committed.

Cool. Yeah, I am just trying to find a way to help clarify the beer without adding too much effort. I am tired of looking glasses of murky beer. Unfortunately, a lot of the ways I've seen say that you need to cold crash it and I do not have that ability.