So tonight is my first solo AG.
Doing a cream ale. OG est about 1.050.
It called for 1.5lbs of flaked corn but I forgot to get some. So the people here told me to use grits as a substitue. I used the equivalent amount... but wasn't sure if it should be 24 oz dry... or 24 after cooked.... So I used about 30 OZ after if was cooked... probably closer to 2lbs.... mashing away right now at about 150-1. Had to add some boiling water as I started low.
My question is when do you guys take a gravity reading? I'm using a little sugar to boost the ABV but am worried I will be low on efficiency and make a weak weak beer. So when should I check it? After I pull the mast out?
Doing a cream ale. OG est about 1.050.
It called for 1.5lbs of flaked corn but I forgot to get some. So the people here told me to use grits as a substitue. I used the equivalent amount... but wasn't sure if it should be 24 oz dry... or 24 after cooked.... So I used about 30 OZ after if was cooked... probably closer to 2lbs.... mashing away right now at about 150-1. Had to add some boiling water as I started low.
My question is when do you guys take a gravity reading? I'm using a little sugar to boost the ABV but am worried I will be low on efficiency and make a weak weak beer. So when should I check it? After I pull the mast out?