a_merryk_hunt
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Just started my 3rd one-gallon test batch yesterday. This time dabbling in more modern methods.
1 gallon spring water
3lbs blackberries (frozen, partially crushed)
0.25tsp pectic enzyme
2.875lbs (46oz) Walker wildflower honey
1 packet Lalvin k1-v1116
2tsp Go-Ferm
4g Fermaid-O (divided into 4 additions, using TOSNA protocol)
Frozen blackberries crushed with the flat side of a chef's knife, thrown into 2 gallon bucket.
Added just enough water to disolve pectic enzyme, and let sit 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Near end of enzyme soak, added honey and most of the water. Disolved by adding honey and water to 1 gallon jug and shaking vigorously.
Yeast rehydrated in warm water with Go-Ferm. Tempered with small additions of must.
Fermaid will be added per usual TOSNA protocol. 1 gram each at 24, 48, and 72 hours after pitch; final addition at either 1/3 break or 7 day mark (whichever comes first).
Confusion: 3 different calculators used, hydrometer reading nowhere near anticipated OG. Calculators predicted 1.118, 1.119, and 1.126. Hydrometer reading showed 1.09. Will measure again before adding Fermaid at 24 hour mark.
Any thoughts on what could cause the discrepancy in anticipated OG and hydrometer reading?
1 gallon spring water
3lbs blackberries (frozen, partially crushed)
0.25tsp pectic enzyme
2.875lbs (46oz) Walker wildflower honey
1 packet Lalvin k1-v1116
2tsp Go-Ferm
4g Fermaid-O (divided into 4 additions, using TOSNA protocol)
Frozen blackberries crushed with the flat side of a chef's knife, thrown into 2 gallon bucket.
Added just enough water to disolve pectic enzyme, and let sit 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Near end of enzyme soak, added honey and most of the water. Disolved by adding honey and water to 1 gallon jug and shaking vigorously.
Yeast rehydrated in warm water with Go-Ferm. Tempered with small additions of must.
Fermaid will be added per usual TOSNA protocol. 1 gram each at 24, 48, and 72 hours after pitch; final addition at either 1/3 break or 7 day mark (whichever comes first).
Confusion: 3 different calculators used, hydrometer reading nowhere near anticipated OG. Calculators predicted 1.118, 1.119, and 1.126. Hydrometer reading showed 1.09. Will measure again before adding Fermaid at 24 hour mark.
Any thoughts on what could cause the discrepancy in anticipated OG and hydrometer reading?
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