Hi all, I'm new to homebrewing, and after my first two batches have turned out much stronger than expected, I'd appreciate more experienced advice on whether my ABV has been underestimated or if there might be something wrong with the beer I'm making.
My first couple of batches were made with hopped liquid extract kits and light candi sugar not very adventurous, but a good learning experience, and the beer tasted good.
The problem was that this ABV calculator predicted an ABV of 4.5%, hydrometer readings pegged it at 5.3%, and it seemed to me to be stronger even than that. Two beers and I would be sloshed. Not at all pleasant. I know my tolerance, and this took me completely by surprise.
I'd really like to know whether I just miscalculated the ABV or if there's something else making the beer so intoxicating, so I can correct the next batch. Here are the recipe and fermentation details.
Batch size: 5 gal/23L
LME: 3.3 lbs (1 can)
DME: 2.25 lbs
Priming sugar: 3/4C dextrose
1 week in primary, 2 weeks in secondary, 1 week in bottles before opening the first one.
Many thanks in advance!
My first couple of batches were made with hopped liquid extract kits and light candi sugar not very adventurous, but a good learning experience, and the beer tasted good.
The problem was that this ABV calculator predicted an ABV of 4.5%, hydrometer readings pegged it at 5.3%, and it seemed to me to be stronger even than that. Two beers and I would be sloshed. Not at all pleasant. I know my tolerance, and this took me completely by surprise.
I'd really like to know whether I just miscalculated the ABV or if there's something else making the beer so intoxicating, so I can correct the next batch. Here are the recipe and fermentation details.
Batch size: 5 gal/23L
LME: 3.3 lbs (1 can)
DME: 2.25 lbs
Priming sugar: 3/4C dextrose
1 week in primary, 2 weeks in secondary, 1 week in bottles before opening the first one.
Many thanks in advance!