Whats the secret to getting a higher abv

[mitchcl640]

My beer is 3.8% on an all grain batch. What do I need to do diffrent to get a higher abv?

 

[BradleyBrew]

use more malt.

 

[phuff7129]

You should post your recipe and mash info and your process and maybe we can help you determine where you can improve!

 

[DoubleAught]

There are many ways to get a higher abv. Using more grain, adding dme, or adding sugar all work. I personally go for quality instead of effect when brewing.

 

[maffewl]

Better efficiency, more malt, etc...

 

[david_42]

Spend more money on malt and/or improve your brewhouse efficiency.

By the way, it is much tougher to make a good 3.8% beer than an 8%'er.