Every time I brew, no matter what temp I mash at, I always end up with a FG like 5-6 points below what BeerSmith is estimating. Why could this be?
For example, just brewed a Scottish Ale and mashed at 157. After putting in all my numbers the estimated FG was 1.016. I ended up at 1.010. The beer before that was also around the 156-157 range mashed and had an estimated FG of 1.012 and ended at 1.007. Why would this be? I calibrated my hydro and thermometer. I can tell the beer is drier than it should be just by tasting it, but I don't know why they end up like this?
For example, just brewed a Scottish Ale and mashed at 157. After putting in all my numbers the estimated FG was 1.016. I ended up at 1.010. The beer before that was also around the 156-157 range mashed and had an estimated FG of 1.012 and ended at 1.007. Why would this be? I calibrated my hydro and thermometer. I can tell the beer is drier than it should be just by tasting it, but I don't know why they end up like this?