We I did a AHS Bavarian Hefeweizen extract kit with DME today. The kit had 6lb Wheat DME (I did not confirm the weight, just what package said). The instructions said OG should be 1.050. BeerSmith says 1.055.
Well after cooling and adding water to 5.0 gallons (later read it is supposed to be 5.25 gal) I drew a sample for OG. My mistake was that I let the sample sit rather then measuring right away, while I pitched the yeast. I then went back and read my gravity and it was 1.060!!! Since I already pitched there was no way to recheck the gravity. I just added an additional 1/2 gallon water. I have no idea what OG is now.
Any Ideas on what could have happened?
Thanks for any help.
Well after cooling and adding water to 5.0 gallons (later read it is supposed to be 5.25 gal) I drew a sample for OG. My mistake was that I let the sample sit rather then measuring right away, while I pitched the yeast. I then went back and read my gravity and it was 1.060!!! Since I already pitched there was no way to recheck the gravity. I just added an additional 1/2 gallon water. I have no idea what OG is now.
Any Ideas on what could have happened?
Thanks for any help.