the-adjunct-hippie
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Just took an OG reading and it's 1.090. I'm thinking it's too thick. I wasn't able to find a source online of a typical RIS original gravity. My recipe I'm sort of using doesn't list it either. Thanks!
Starting gravity of a Russian Imperial Stout?
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Redcardbrews
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My RIS OG is usually 1.120 and ferments to 1.038 for about 12.5% abv
Mine started at 1.101. I wouldn't describe it as thick. I would say it was very strong. It was also oaked quite heavily. About 10.6% ABV.
According to the BJCP 2015 the range is 1.075 to 1.115 so you are good...but who cares what the standard is if it's not going to a contest. LOL
secondbase
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I think that's a perfectly acceptable range especially considering I see a lot of folks try to push the boundaries to make a really giant RIS. Both are fine, but the bigger the beer the more time it needs to condition. I'm impatient so I usually aim for around 1.095 OG, 1.020-1.025 FG. it doesn't need nearly as much aging time to come around. I can make it in september and have it ready to drink by xmas.
