I'm onto my second batch of this brew (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f69/all-amarillo-ipa-28517/) and I'm struggling with my OG readings.
Batch one: 1.037@23degrees when put into the FV, came out at 1.010@23degrees. Turns out at 3.5%, but it does seem to have a bit of a kick.
Batch two: 1.020@23degrees when put into the FV, a week later and its at 1.010@23degrees. That makes it currently 1.1%, whilst its not finished, the initial reading is very low.
I can't help but think I'm doing something wrong, as I'm sure the first batch is a higher ABV. And I don't want thr second batch to end up as 2%!
Not much to the process, take a sample, put the hydrometer in it and spin it (remove bubbles) then take a reading.
The first batch tastes fantastic, so I don't think I done anything wrong. Second batch we used less hops, as batch#1 is very hoppy. Batch#2 is tasting very good too.
Any ideas?
Batch one: 1.037@23degrees when put into the FV, came out at 1.010@23degrees. Turns out at 3.5%, but it does seem to have a bit of a kick.
Batch two: 1.020@23degrees when put into the FV, a week later and its at 1.010@23degrees. That makes it currently 1.1%, whilst its not finished, the initial reading is very low.
I can't help but think I'm doing something wrong, as I'm sure the first batch is a higher ABV. And I don't want thr second batch to end up as 2%!
Not much to the process, take a sample, put the hydrometer in it and spin it (remove bubbles) then take a reading.
The first batch tastes fantastic, so I don't think I done anything wrong. Second batch we used less hops, as batch#1 is very hoppy. Batch#2 is tasting very good too.
Any ideas?