OG reading is now .998, what is going on?!?!

[TexLaw]

I was watching a brewing TV episode where they were making a batch that ended in 0.998, and they mentioned, that It just means that it has less sugar than what naturally is in water. They didn't have a bug, but a very attenuative yeast.

What it means is that the final product is less dense than water (due to the alcohol).


TL

 

[BeerAlchemist]

Ah, that makes more sense, learning something new every time I log in here.

 

[strambo]

I made 6-10 small batches like this in a "Beer Machine" which is like Mr. Beer. Anyway, you just sanitized and added cool water and yeast. I never had an infection. The beer ranged from "bleh" to passable. The best...was nowhere near the typical quality of what I brew now though.

 

[oakbarn]

I would have to change my Brewery Rule with this type of Kit.

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