Alcohol content question.....

[rich1852]

I am brewing my third batch, and out of curiosity I was wondering what my alcohol content would be. I ran through the calculations of a SG 1.040 and FG of 1.008 ... I come up with 4.3%. Is that a normal range for a draught?

 

[rich1852]

Also, after I bottle (and use priming sugar) will the alcohol content change much?

 

[BuffaloSabresBrewer]

Also, after I bottle (and use priming sugar) will the alcohol content change much?

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[BuffaloSabresBrewer]

Is that a normal range for a draught?

Draught? The method of storage/dispensing doesnt effect the abv. How it is brewe3d effects the abv. You need more fermentables for more alcohol. Its probably right where it should be.
cheers

 

[adx]

Draught beers usually are on the lighter side when it comes to alcohol. Most draught houses would brew their beer to be enjoyed socially. Also, when you're selling 3.5% beer you can sell more to the people looking to get hammered

The standard ABV is dependent on the the style. Your ABV would be right for an English style Pale Ale. Bitters are usually between 3.5% - 4% and ESB is around 4% - 4.5%. American styles usually up the ABV from between 4.5% to >6%.

You can find the style guidelines at http://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/catdex.html.

 

[rich1852]

Draught? The method of storage/dispensing doesnt effect the abv. How it is brewe3d effects the abv. You need more fermentables for more alcohol. Its probably right where it should be.
cheers

I am brewing the Australian Coopers Draught

 

[rich1852]

Draught beers usually are on the lighter side when it comes to alcohol. Most draught houses would brew their beer to be enjoyed socially. Also, when you're selling 3.5% beer you can sell more to the people looking to get hammered

The standard ABV is dependent on the the style. Your ABV would be right for an English style Pale Ale. Bitters are usually between 3.5% - 4% and ESB is around 4% - 4.5%. American styles usually up the ABV from between 4.5% to >6%.

You can find the style guidelines at http://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/catdex.html.

I may be a little closer to 4.0% as my hydrometer was hard to determine if it was 1.006 or 1.008.

 

[homebrewer_99]

I made an Excel spreadsheet that you use after subtracting the FG from the OG.

All you have to do is locate the difference, in your case "32", and the ABW and ABV are already listed. No need to do any further calculations.

Anyone want a copy?

Email me: [email protected]

 

[Rick_R]

ABV/ABW: ABV Calculator
First one that was listed when I googled; probably lots more. As to draught, to me that's a serving/storing method as opposed to a beer style but that could just be my Americanistic view.

Rick

 

[adx]

The rough calculation that I always use is (OG - FG) * 131.

 

[Got Trub?]

I never calculate the ABV. I'm more concerned about hitting the OG and FG.

GT

 

[homebrewer_99]

ABV/ABW: ABV Calculator
First one that was listed when I googled; probably lots more. As to draught, to me that's a serving/storing method as opposed to a beer style but that could just be my Americanistic view.

Rick

Yeah, I know about that one too.

I have mine printed out and in a document protector and is the first page in my binder... No need to turn the computer on...