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    Higher than expected FG (1.041 vs 1.018)

    Why would brewers friend think my OG would be closer to 1.094 including the LME and steeping grains? I'm pretty sure I used their default efficiency factor for steeping.
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    Higher than expected FG (1.041 vs 1.018)

    I didn't hydrate the yeast before pitching no. I guess you could say I've been going on the simple instructions from my local brew shop so far, and they never mentioned starters or hydrating. Could you provide a link to a simple yeast starter guide? I don't have much fancy equipment (only...
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    Higher than expected FG (1.041 vs 1.018)

    I'm brewing my first big Imperial Stout (1.100 OG) and after 4 weeks I still haven't achieved my desired FG. Here's my fermentables list: 15 lbs LME (light) 1 lb Chocolate 1 lb Roasted Barley 3/4 lbs Crystal 60L 3/4 lbs Crystal 120L Brewers friend expected an OG of 1.940, and I got...
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