argyle
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Hi all,
I just did my first all grain brew. Easier than I expected it to be. I think I may have a slight problem. I wanted 5 gallons but only got 4.25.
My recipe is the Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout from the book Clone Brews. I started my boil with 6.0 gallons (I know I should have started with more) and boiled vigorously for 90 minutes.
When I cooled my wort, I ended up with 3 gallons and an S.G. of 1.7. I added about 1.25 gallons of water. I mixed a few times, let it sit, and retook my gravity reading. It was around 1.50. My target O.G. was 1.49. So I pitched my yeast.
Now, I'm wondering, should I have added enough water to get to 5 gallons and lowered my gravity further? Or did I do the right thing by staying at less volume, but right gravity?
Any suggestions or remedies for future success?
By the way, the wort tastes delicious.
I just did my first all grain brew. Easier than I expected it to be. I think I may have a slight problem. I wanted 5 gallons but only got 4.25.
My recipe is the Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout from the book Clone Brews. I started my boil with 6.0 gallons (I know I should have started with more) and boiled vigorously for 90 minutes.
When I cooled my wort, I ended up with 3 gallons and an S.G. of 1.7. I added about 1.25 gallons of water. I mixed a few times, let it sit, and retook my gravity reading. It was around 1.50. My target O.G. was 1.49. So I pitched my yeast.
Now, I'm wondering, should I have added enough water to get to 5 gallons and lowered my gravity further? Or did I do the right thing by staying at less volume, but right gravity?
Any suggestions or remedies for future success?
By the way, the wort tastes delicious.