RuhlsBrew Member Joined Feb 16, 2013 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Mar 31, 2013 #1 Just brewed a NB German Alt, extract, supposed to have 1.052 OG. Mine came in at 1.046. What can I do next time to correct that?
Just brewed a NB German Alt, extract, supposed to have 1.052 OG. Mine came in at 1.046. What can I do next time to correct that?
KayaBrew Well-Known Member Joined Nov 28, 2008 Messages 2,579 Reaction score 293 Location Jay Mar 31, 2013 #2 Extract or AG? If extract, did you have to use some water to top it up to get 5 gallons? If so, it's common that the top-up water didn't mix thoroughly with the wort, and that gave you an inaccurate gravity reading.
Extract or AG? If extract, did you have to use some water to top it up to get 5 gallons? If so, it's common that the top-up water didn't mix thoroughly with the wort, and that gave you an inaccurate gravity reading.