dougbo
Well-Known Member
I've been extract brewing for about 20 batches. When I apply my receipes to the following formula my origional gravities always end up much lower than my estimate. What can I do to raise my OG's? What am I doing wrong during the brewing that might cause my OG's to be so low. Should I boil longer-shorter...add 1/2 my DME late in the boil, etc.
OG in points = (Points) * (lbs of malt used) / (gallons of beer brewed)
for each ingredient that adds to the density of the wort. For malt extracts, "Points" = 35 for syrup (in practice it's about 30) and 42 for dried extract. For speciality grain contributions, Pale Malts = 29 points, vienna/munich/amber = 25, wheat = 26, cara pils = 20, crystal = 8, black = 2.
My most recent brew was a simple IPA with 7 lbs. DME and a pound of seeped crystal grain....according to the formula I should have an OG of about 60 but ended up with 48...I've typically been getting low 40's with 7 or 8 lbs of DME. Thanks.
OG in points = (Points) * (lbs of malt used) / (gallons of beer brewed)
for each ingredient that adds to the density of the wort. For malt extracts, "Points" = 35 for syrup (in practice it's about 30) and 42 for dried extract. For speciality grain contributions, Pale Malts = 29 points, vienna/munich/amber = 25, wheat = 26, cara pils = 20, crystal = 8, black = 2.
My most recent brew was a simple IPA with 7 lbs. DME and a pound of seeped crystal grain....according to the formula I should have an OG of about 60 but ended up with 48...I've typically been getting low 40's with 7 or 8 lbs of DME. Thanks.