Is my ABV really this high?

[bleedbluesgtr71]

I recently took the FG reading for my IPA and it reads 1.010. I took my OG reading at 80 degrees (being impatient) and adjusted for the higher temp and got a reading of about 1.082. I calculated it out and it says its 9.5. i did the ABV equation i see the most common, OG-FGx131. I dont really believe it to be this high, it definitely does not taste that strong. Please tell me i did the math right.

 

[codycodycody]

What was your target abv?

 

[cmybeer]

It looks like it is that high as long as your reading are right. Just make sure to have no more than three a night...
Is this way higher than you though

 

[RuffRider]

What was the recipe? That will help tell us if your OG looks relatively accurate.

 

[kingwood-kid]

It looks like it is that high as long as your reading are right. Just make sure to have no more than three a night...
Is this way higher than you though

I think going over three is the best way to verify ABV.

 

[passedpawn]

Send me a bottle. I'll let you know what I think.

Or, buy an ebulliometer. You can determine the ABV absolutely. I think I just saw one sell on this forum in the Classifieds. $500. Operators are standing by!

 

[RVB]

Or, buy an ebulliometer. You can determine the ABV absolutely. I think I just saw one sell on this forum in the Classifieds. $500. Operators are standing by!

Ouch!

 

[Maddoghoek]

What did you plan on for an OG? Your math sounds right if that was your OG. A common issue is a false OG reading if you do an extract kit and a partial boil/top off. It's hard to mix 100% and you can get a bad reading.

 

[unionrdr]

Extract wort aren't THAT hard to mix,just not so readilly as tea & water. Parial boils aren't to blame,either,just a faulty process.
I pour mine through a fine mesh strainer which aerates & helps mix'em. Then stir vigorously with a paddle for 5 minutes straight. That mixes them pretty well,as I get accurate OG readings.

 

[koch711]

Not sure why people say it's hard to get top off water and partial boils to mix either. Every extract batch I have done has hit the target OG spot on. Shake the carboy a couple minutes and you can get a good reading.