weggl Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Made a unreal ale today and the OG acording to my lousy hydrometer was around 60, I puled about 200 ml off first, but i think this reading a bit high. I have one of those Big W Brigalow hydrometers that has a last reading of 40 after that you have to guess. the hydrometer was floating with the bulge that is at the bottom of the stem sticking out of the beer. Will have to take a trip to Dave's to get a proper hydrometer. Anybody know the OG of Unreal Ale as per Coopers instructions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'd put it at around 1048. You should really get yourself a PLASTIC HYDROMETER Warren [lol]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishy Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'd put it at around 1048. You should really get yourself a PLASTIC HYDROMETER Warren [lol]. REALLY???? You had to bring that subject up again????[pinched] [pinched] Now we will get another 300 PLASTIC HYDROMETER posts from ol Weggle[lol] [lol] [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty A Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'd put it at around 1048. You should really get yourself a PLASTIC HYDROMETER Warren [lol]. I was thinking the same thing[lol]. Squishy - It was going to happen anyway, one of those things you can't control but you can help antagonise it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I just kegged an Unreal Ale only yesterday but with a very slight difference that isn't even worth mentioning nevertheless: 1 can Real Ale 750g Dextrose 750g LDM Filled to 23L OG = 1043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks boys. Squishy don't you replies that PLASTIC HYDROMETERS have been put on the back burner for the moment, I can't handle 2 things at once I'm not a woman, the current project is to get on the board, but I have been dealt a body blow as it appears that only family members can get there. I wiil return to the older project soon. Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty A Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 to get this PLASTIC HYDROMETER it may even be worth the money to buy the new DIY kit. Found this on EBAY and it doesnt look plastic. I also dont think it will sell for a price like that, abit more financially viable to buy 6 DIY kits first. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Nalge-Company-All-Plastic-Hydrometer-3630-1000-NEW-/220578182331?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item335b7bf4bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregT5 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Weggl, I put down an Unreal Ale to the Coopers recipe last month. OG 1044 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I've only done one unreal ale and I was somewhat underwhelmed. Everyone else seems to love it though. I might have to make it again and see if I can get a piece of the unreal ale fever [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregT5 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Muddy, don't know if I will be over or underwhelmed yet. It's only been in the bottle 15 days so will be a little while until I will know. I am hoping that the reviews others have given it will be a good guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 It always gets good reviews Greg - I seem to be the odd one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng12 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If you have stuck to the recipe no more than 1044, but closer to 1040. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks all. Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonardC2 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 IDK what I did on my 1st lager brew,but the OG was 1.048! Finished 12 days later (at 20C) at 1.012. Gave me 5.33%ABV. Oh yea! But the fruity/tart gremlins hit me when I bottled it,so it's getting 3 weeks to age. And 1 week cold shock in the fridge. That ought to do it. So you should be fine. Just don't skimp on the aging part of the brew. Patience is a virtue,they say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Squishy, I did not bring up the PLASTIC HYDROMETERS it was muddy. He's called Muddy Waters because he's always stiring. [roll] I brewed the toucan Pale Ale, Canadian Blond today nothing else but hops my bloody Brigalow hydrometer was once again down to the bubble, has to guess the OG at about 55, anybody know if this is correct. Pulled off about 300ml first. Weggl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishy Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Squishy' date=' I did not bring up the PLASTIC HYDROMETERS it was muddy. He's called Muddy Waters because he's always stiring. [roll'] Warren I Know it was muddy and my post was directed to him.... Sorry for any possible confusion i will sit in the corner and mind my own buisness next time[roll] [roll] [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trusty1 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Squishy' date=' I did not bring up the PLASTIC HYDROMETERS it was muddy. He's called Muddy Waters because he's always stiring. [roll'] I brewed the toucan Pale Ale, Canadian Blond today nothing else but hops my bloody Brigalow hydrometer was once again down to the bubble, has to guess the OG at about 55, anybody know if this is correct. Pulled off about 300ml first. Weggl I broke my after market hydrometer and only have the little brig one now too. I don't even bother with an OG. I take my first reading between 5-7 days thinking fermentation might be just about done (for ales, i leave it another 5 days for lagers). If it is higher than expected I leave it another 2-4 days and go again and then check after another 1-2 days for OG. If it's the same as previous reading I bottle (or keg). I'm not that concerned about knowing the 'exact' %ABV. ballpark figures from the online calculators suffice for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Sorry for any possible confusion i will sit in the corner and mind my own buisness next time[roll] [roll] [biggrin] Come out of the corner Squishy. I'll not mention PLASTIC HYDROMETERS again (not today anyway [innocent] ). I usually check the OG more for a quick taste than anything (I often don't bother though). But it isn't really overly important. It's the FG that means the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Wish you bloke would shut up about PLASTIC HYDROMETERS[devil] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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