OG is out

[AStow]

I brewed my second batch of extract (Cooper pale ale) and when I took my hydro reading it came out at 1.032 (it's at 25 litres I think it stated 23 but I had to go to 25 to get my pitching temp)

The OG Cooper said should of been 1.042 would this be because of the extra water?

It's been fermenting for 4 and a bit days it's @ 1.010 and @ 22c is this good?

Sorry I'm still new and getting the hang of things.....out of curiosity what would I need to do a partial grain brew??

 

[HB_in_Subic]

Yes the extra water will thin out your gravity. You would have to add some corn sugar or something else (DME) to offset that. Depending on your yeast strain, 22C may be a bit warm. Look up the temperature range for your yeast and start off in the middle as the yeast will generate heat. Towards the end of your ferment, 4th or 5th day, raise it to around 20-21C (again observe what is within the limits of your yeast). Don't bottle until you get several gravity readings that are the same over a few days. Then it is safe to bottle with priming sugar (around 4.5oz for a batch that size).

Your yeast drives the fermenting temperature requirement.

Right now your beer is at 2.88% ABV (1.032-1.010) X 131 = 2.88

I typically let my beer sit in primary for at least 3 weeks (some as long as 7). This ensures that the yeast will finish cleaning up the after products. Once you have a stable reading they are done making alcohol but they are still working on the bi-products. When I moved from 10-14 days to 3 weeks in the primary I noticed a huge jump in the quality of my brew.

For partial mash look thru this link https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/

 

[AStow]

Thanks for the advice bud appreciate it I sterilised a digital thermometer and the beer is 22c is that good the coopers leaflet said they recommend between 21-27c so I'm at the lower end of their recommendation.

I'm soo new to brewing I have no patience. If I get consistent readings should I bottle or is it safe to leave it until the yeast cleans up??

Would you have any links for bottling and conditioning...like adding the sugar for conditioning do I add it to the bottle or bucket?

Many thanks

Aidan

 

[russell58]

Being new myself I have learned from here that you will get better results if you let the yeast clean up. I now let my brews sit for at least two weeks in primary then take a few gravity readings to ensure that it is finish. My first brew was a Honey Wheat as soon as gravity stayed the same bottled came out good. But when I did a BM clone and let sit for a few weeks taste was way better. (SWMBO is one of my best critique guide) I know it's hard to wait but patience is one of the home brewers best friend.

Cheers

 

[ncbrewer]

the extra water will reduce the gravity, but 23 instead of 25 would only drop it to 1.039 (1.045 x 23 / 25 = 1.03864, rounded to 1.039). Top-off water is really hard to mix in well and often results in an incorrect gravity reading. I would figure this is 1.039 OG.

Yes, I agree some clean-up time is a good idea. I like to check gravity three days before bottling, then again on bottling day. If it's stable, ok to bottle.

 

[HB_in_Subic]

Thanks for the advice bud appreciate it I sterilised a digital thermometer and the beer is 22c is that good the coopers leaflet said they recommend between 21-27c so I'm at the lower end of their recommendation.

I'm soo new to brewing I have no patience. If I get consistent readings should I bottle or is it safe to leave it until the yeast cleans up??

Would you have any links for bottling and conditioning...like adding the sugar for conditioning do I add it to the bottle or bucket?

Many thanks

Aidan

Sounds like you are fine on the temperature.

It's easiest for me to add the sugar (I dilute in 500ml of hot water, then let cool down before adding to the bucket) to the bottling bucket. I get the siphon going and have the tube laying in the bottom so that it forms a normal circulation. Once the bottom of the bucket is covered in beer (about 1/2" deep) I pour the sugar solution in. It has worked for me every time.