StrangeHaze
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Just looking for opinions on what I did wrong and what I can learn for next time. I did my first BIAB (second brew period), found a recipe and used software to scale from 6gal to 3gal (fermenter volume). Software suggested I start with 5.8gal into the kettle which I thought was a bit much, but figured "hey, what do I know". From research I did, it seemed I just had too much water and had I boiled the water longer and gotten it down to what would be approximately 3gal into the fermenter, I would likely have had a better OG.
Still, anything else I could've done differently or anything pop out as wrong with the recipe? Or does it come down to the water volume.
Grain Bill
3.25lb Viking Malt Pale Ale2 Row
1lb Weyermann German Pilsner Malt
.5lb Viking Malt Caramel 30 (10L)
Measurements
Expected OG: 1.044
Actual OG: 1.024
Water into kettle: 5.8gal
Pre-boil: 5.5gal
Into fermenter: 4gal
General Steps
Mash @ 149 for 30 minutes
Boil for 90 minutes adding hops along the way
I would have kept boiling the water had I known I was so off with my OG, however I had to add hops and whirlpool at flameout, so I figured I'd let it cool in the hydrometer while I whirlpooled. Hopefully just boiling down to the 3gal it suggested would've taken care of it and my batch will still turn out, but again, just looking to learn if the opportunity arises.
Still, anything else I could've done differently or anything pop out as wrong with the recipe? Or does it come down to the water volume.
Grain Bill
3.25lb Viking Malt Pale Ale2 Row
1lb Weyermann German Pilsner Malt
.5lb Viking Malt Caramel 30 (10L)
Measurements
Expected OG: 1.044
Actual OG: 1.024
Water into kettle: 5.8gal
Pre-boil: 5.5gal
Into fermenter: 4gal
General Steps
Mash @ 149 for 30 minutes
Boil for 90 minutes adding hops along the way
I would have kept boiling the water had I known I was so off with my OG, however I had to add hops and whirlpool at flameout, so I figured I'd let it cool in the hydrometer while I whirlpooled. Hopefully just boiling down to the 3gal it suggested would've taken care of it and my batch will still turn out, but again, just looking to learn if the opportunity arises.