Newbie question about grain bills

[Abdul Muhamed]

Conversion is only one part of efficiency. According to your post #77, the expected OG was 1.119 and your overall efficiency was 35%. So most of that converted starch didn't make it into the fermenter; if it had you would have wound up with 11+% ABV.

Nah, that 1.119 "expected OG" was miscalculated by Brewsmith b/c I changed the amount of water from what I SHOULD have used to what I DID use. I've Never seen an OG of 1.119 in all my years of wine, beer, or spirit making. WAY too high - like 15% ABV! I will just accept that it tasted good for what ever reason and learn from my mistake

 

[mac_1103]

I've Never seen an OG of 1.119 in all my years of wine, beer, or spirit making. WAY too high - like 15% ABV!

A wort with an OG of 1.119 isn't going to ferment dry (unless you add glucoamylase). There is a craft brewery in my area that specializes in barrel-aged imperial stouts. OGs of their "reserve" brews range from 1.115-1.125, but the FGs are at least 1.020. 12-14% ABV and absolutely delicious.