Gravity too high?

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So I made my first batch ever this Sunday. I used 1318 London ale smack pack. Made it with a starter. Boiled with 3 gallons of water and added 3 once it was all in the carboy. Ended up pouring a little out so there would be some head room. Before adding the water, I was at 2.5. When I finished it up, my Gravity was @ 1.15. The recipe calls for 1.053 and a final of 1.015.

It is bubbling pretty good, I measured it today and it's @ I would say 1.12.

Here is the recipe I brewed:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f76/thunderstruck-pumpkin-ale-ag-extract-versions-26699/

Will it be fine? Do I add water to get it lower? other suggestions?


Thanks,
Brian

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Top up water is notorious for not mixing easily. I would guess that you got a sample that was high on the top up water and low on the wort.
 
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