Brewer's Notes
As I have received a note telling me that I talk too much... and should let the data show speak for itself... I have moved the fermenters into a warmer room to condition for another week. It appears that all three have reached terminal gravity, although the under-pitch may have
Brewer's Notes
Took another refractometer reading today and looks like the underpitch is catching up. I am also at the point where the refractomer is going to be fairly useless to determine accurate gravity readings... so will leave these alone now until next week. At that point I would expect terminal gravity,
Brewer's Notes
Well, color me very surprised. I am about 40-something hours into the experiment and at least 2 of the batches have reached my expected terminal gravity (plus or minus a gravity point). Here is how things stack up so far: Sunday: 1. Batch A | Half Pitch Rate: 1.065, showed
Brewer's Notes
Nothing like a Sunday afternoon, with football on the tube, brewing! Because this was to measure pitching rates, I intentionally pitched warm, and it will ferment at 72 to 73°F. The gravity and heat should help bring out a few extra flavors (good or off) to help amp up
Brewer's Notes
I am not a scientist, but have used test and measurement to good effect in my career. After reviewing my APAV2 notes, I underpitched by a significant factor. I intentionally pitched at the same rate as the previous brew to eliminate variables other than brewing liquor; however, it stalled and
Measurement
I use a refractometer(s) almost exclusively in my brewery. Now first, I realize I am giving up some precision, which tends to go against my personal philosophy, but please allow me to explain. I am greedy. Using a hydrometer consumes wort. That is about a pint of wort that