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ok, thanks. I actually went with the refractometer because I found in my first batches that uses a hydrometer is kind of a pain when you're only brewing 1 gallon. Is the hydrometer really that much superior to a refractometer? Just to confirm I'm using the beer smith tool correctly - I chose...

The mash was in the mid 150s. My thermometer(s) are a thermapen and a barbecuing digi (they match and are accurate). BUT, when I did a batch sparge, I think I misunderstood and let about 170 degree water maybe filter through too slowly in the tun. Could that have resulted in too much sugar as...

I've gone through other posts around stuck fermentation, but I was hoping if I posted my recipe here someone could give some insight. This is my 3rd batch (first was a kit that was drinkable enough, second was same kit but undrinkable - I know a number of things I did wrong there). This batch...