Thatpersson
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I have recently started brewing and have run into the same problem with all 3 of my batches. I seem to be getting a much higher OG than the recipe calls for.
My most recent batch is an oatmeal stout. The recipe says it should yield an OG of 1.057-1.059 and I got a reading of 1.072.
The recipe called for 8lbs Amber malt extract
8 oz chocolate malt
12 oz roasted barley
12 oz flaked oats
8 oz flaked weat
8 oz Crystal 120L
2 oz Hops
I boiled the grains in 2.5 gal of water and later and 2.5 gal water to the wort before beginning the fermentation process.
I have used my hydrometer in water to test it and got a reading of 1.00.
I was wondering if anyone has any idea as to why I am getting such a high OG? The first few batches tasted great. They were a bit sweet, but I drank them up nicely. I also noticed that my FG were a bit high. My last FG was 1.022, with a OG of 1.092! I have no clue why I am getting such high OG.
My most recent batch is an oatmeal stout. The recipe says it should yield an OG of 1.057-1.059 and I got a reading of 1.072.
The recipe called for 8lbs Amber malt extract
8 oz chocolate malt
12 oz roasted barley
12 oz flaked oats
8 oz flaked weat
8 oz Crystal 120L
2 oz Hops
I boiled the grains in 2.5 gal of water and later and 2.5 gal water to the wort before beginning the fermentation process.
I have used my hydrometer in water to test it and got a reading of 1.00.
I was wondering if anyone has any idea as to why I am getting such a high OG? The first few batches tasted great. They were a bit sweet, but I drank them up nicely. I also noticed that my FG were a bit high. My last FG was 1.022, with a OG of 1.092! I have no clue why I am getting such high OG.