rmoglia's Brew Log

Strike Water Volume

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1.5 Gallons

Sparge Water Volume

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1.5 Gallons

Pre-Boil Wort Volume

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2.5 Gallons

Expected Original Gravity

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1.052

Fermenter Volume

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2 Gallons

Strike Water Temperature

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165 F

Sparge Water Temperature

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180 F

Post-Boil Wort Volume

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2 Gallons

Actual Original Gravity

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1.042

Fermentation Temperature

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68 F

Notes

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Added small amounts of gypsum and CaCl2 to get water profile ~ 100 Ca, 50 Cl, 141 SO4, 100 HCO3, 8 Mg. Bag let some particulate into boil. Adjusted boil down to 40 minutes, but ended up with 2 gallons of wort (2 gal @ 1.040 ~ 1.5 gal @ 1.052).

May be more of a "Best Bitter" instead of "Extra Special Bitter". Fermented in basement for a constant 68F.

Reading

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1.014

Notes

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68 F, refractometer reading 6.3 brix and adjusted for alcohol via SeanTerrill.com. Thin krausen ring but not much signs of active fermentation. Will move upstairs to increase temp and begin cleaning beer.

Notes

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Increased temperature to ~71 F. Moved fermenter from basement to kitchen pantry.

Notes

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Kegged at 42 F

Reading

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1.020

Notes

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Relatively clear beer. Good color, but finished higher than expected. ABV=2.6%, only 50% attenuation. This yeast was not good, use alternative next time.

Notes

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Added gelatin solution to the keg. Allowed to sit for 2 days at 42 F. The beer was remarkably bright!