FBorrego New Member Joined Jan 29, 2017 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Points 1 May 3, 2017 #1 Hi BF Forum, Can you guys check why "Fermentable - Lactose (milk sugar)" is increasing ABV% ? While increasing OG/FG is normal, lactose is un-fermentable and cannot be considered in ABV% formula. Thanks! Cheers!
Hi BF Forum, Can you guys check why "Fermentable - Lactose (milk sugar)" is increasing ABV% ? While increasing OG/FG is normal, lactose is un-fermentable and cannot be considered in ABV% formula. Thanks! Cheers!
Yooper Ale’s What Cures Ya! Staff member Established Member Joined Nov 16, 2013 Messages 3,274 Reaction score 2,591 Points 113 Location Upper Michigan/Florida May 3, 2017 #2 I just tried it- for a 10.5 gallon batch, both the OG and FG went up four points, which would be correct. Can you post a screenshot, or a link to your recipe, so I can check it out?
I just tried it- for a 10.5 gallon batch, both the OG and FG went up four points, which would be correct. Can you post a screenshot, or a link to your recipe, so I can check it out?
Ozarks Mountain Brewery Moderator Staff member Established Member Joined Nov 20, 2012 Messages 8,837 Reaction score 7,030 Points 113 May 3, 2017 #3 I tested it too and 1 pound did not make the ABV% change
FBorrego New Member Joined Jan 29, 2017 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Points 1 May 4, 2017 #4 https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/441273/nenna-milk-stout-vanilla Sorry guys my mistake. Actually, the ABV% didn't change at all when i just exclude lactose...
https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/441273/nenna-milk-stout-vanilla Sorry guys my mistake. Actually, the ABV% didn't change at all when i just exclude lactose...