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    Finished or stuck fermentation?

    Thank you - that's very helpful. Yes, I was using a refractometer and didn't know about the correction formula.
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    Finished or stuck fermentation?

    Hello - I've made a NEIPA with a starting gravity of 15.5 brix (8.4%). I made a yeast starter using 1-yr old liquid yeast (London Fog). After little activity during the first 2 days at about 65º, I put a warming belt on the bucket which kick-started the fermentation. After 3-4 days, the...
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    Suggestions for lower ABV IPA?

    Thanks for all the info. I am more interested in having a lower ABV than having a concern about calories. I should have provided my full ingredients list (below) from this recipe I'm following from BYO: https://byo.com/article/neipa-style-profile/ 9 lbs. (4.1 kg) US 2-row malt 2 lbs. (0.91...
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    Suggestions for lower ABV IPA?

    With an abbreviated mash, do you end up with a sweeter beer?
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    Suggestions for lower ABV IPA?

    With an abbreviated mash, do you end up with a sweeter beer?
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    Suggestions for lower ABV IPA?

    Thanks all! Great tips.
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    Suggestions for lower ABV IPA?

    Hi - I'm brewing a 5-gallon Northeast style IPA but would like to have a final ABV of about 4 instead of the current version that is yielding around 5.5. Is it as simple as reducing the amount of grain in the recipe or do I need to do something else to try to compensate for the lessening of...
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    Oatmeal Stout Best Laid Plans [Oatmeal Stout]

    Do you add the oats to the mash or in the boil?
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