MikesHomeBrew's Brew Log

Pre-Boil Wort Volume

5 Gallons

Expected Original Gravity

1.073

Fermenter Volume

5 Gallons

Post-Boil Wort Volume

0 Gallons

Actual Original Gravity

1.070

Fermentation Temperature

73 F

Notes

Boiled down to about 4 gal of wort. Added about 1 gal of water plus prepared a proper yeast starter 24 hrs in advance and pitched in wort cooled to about at 68 F. Temp went up to 73 F within about 2 hrs.

Notes

Dry Hop addition #1 (2 oz)

Notes

Dry Hop addition #2 (3 oz)

Reading

1.034

Notes

O.G. :1.070, ABV: 4.72%

Notes

Transfer from primary & add yeast nutrient. Ferment another 4-5 days to reach target ABV closer to 6%.

Reading

1.032

Notes

O.G. :1.070, ABV: 4.98%
Update 8/24/24: DISREGARD PRIOR GRAVITY/ABV. Refractometer readings have been inaccurate compared to hydrometer.

Notes

F.G./ABV still low. Transferring to Keg but will leave at room temp 3-4 more days to finish.