Hi there. I'm new to all this - I've now brewed, fermented and drunk two of those Brooklyn one gallon kits. They were ok, but the ABV was much lower than it says on the kit. The first was was the New England IPA kit which says 5% on the box, but I got OG 1042, FG 1021 (2.76%).
The next I made was the Warrior Double IPA kit, supposed to be 7%. The OG was 1052 and FG 1021 meaning I got just 4.07%.
I've since brewed three more (not kits but easy recipes) and bottling two this weekend so I'll know the FG then (OG for each was 1089 and 1062).
I was wondering what I'm doing wrong? Am I not sparging enough? Should I circulate the wort over the grain 3-4 times maybe? I'm currently recirculating once (so twice total) as that's what the Brooklyn recipes say.
I really try and push down on the strainer to get as much wort as I can but it's tricky with the stovetop set up I have. Any advice appreciated.
Thanks as always
Jonny
The next I made was the Warrior Double IPA kit, supposed to be 7%. The OG was 1052 and FG 1021 meaning I got just 4.07%.
I've since brewed three more (not kits but easy recipes) and bottling two this weekend so I'll know the FG then (OG for each was 1089 and 1062).
I was wondering what I'm doing wrong? Am I not sparging enough? Should I circulate the wort over the grain 3-4 times maybe? I'm currently recirculating once (so twice total) as that's what the Brooklyn recipes say.
I really try and push down on the strainer to get as much wort as I can but it's tricky with the stovetop set up I have. Any advice appreciated.
Thanks as always
Jonny