First AG, 80% Eff, WTF?

[frazier]

What did I do right?

For my first AG, I decided to do Biermuncher's Centennial Blond, scaled down to a 2.2 gal. batch (my 5 gal. rig is spoken for at the moment, but Mr Beer was available).

I did the BIAB technique, hit 152 on the nose, waited an hour, and transferred the bag to a sparge pot. While it was dunking, I took a reading from the first runnings. It quickly became clear that something had gone horribly right, as I had 1 gallon of wort at 1.078 SG.

After joining the two pots, and doing the boil, my O.G. was at 1.048. So this will be a bit stronger than your usual CB.

It may be a while before I get the equipment for 5 gallon AG brews, but I'm encouraged by this one.

Thanks to all of you who added to my knowledge!

 

[bryanjints]

Nice job its very possible to do well at first with AG as long as you understand what you are doing and you hit your temps.

I got 92% on my second batch. I attribute that to hold the mash temp and hitting the right temp.

 

[Sawdustguy]

I would be surprised also at a 1.078 og from a brew in a bag.

 

[DNW]

I would be surprised also at a 1.078 og from a brew in a bag.

But he didn't get 1.078 OG...

While it was dunking, I took a reading from the first runnings. It quickly became clear that something had gone horribly right, as I had 1 gallon of wort at 1.078 SG.

After joining the two pots, and doing the boil, my O.G. was at 1.048. So this will be a bit stronger than your usual CB.