Fruit Beer ABV%

[tnorman93638]

I brewed a English Pale Ale that had a SG of 1.054. After 2 weeks it was at 1.008. I then racked it over on to Strawberries due to a late request. After I rack it off the Strawberries 7 days later the FG was down to 1.004. I now by adding the strawberries it added some sugars.

So, My question is since the fruit added sugar would I need to add a few points to my SG or due I use the original SG and the new FG to get my ABV?

 

[Calder]

Use your original OG. If you do the calculation, you are likely to find the fruit actually lowered your effective OG. Remember, that while fruit has sugars (about 10% by weight), the extra volume acts against you.

 

[tnorman93638]

So, If I use my OG which FG reading do I use? 1.008 before fruit or 1.004 after fruit to get my ABV%?

 

[Calder]

So, If I use my OG which FG reading do I use? 1.008 before fruit or 1.004 after fruit to get my ABV%?

After fruit - 1.004

 

[tnorman93638]

Thanks that's what I thought to but I wanted to make sure.