Keano Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Hi Guys, I put down a pale ale a couple of weeks back. I was looking for a mid strength beer this time round so only added 500gLDM and 250g Dextrose topped up to 23l. OG was 1032. Checked the FG today and it is 0097 (@18 c). Should I still bottle or is this too low? Cheers Keano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I think your hydrometer is screwy Keano. With those ingedrient you should have and OG of around 1035 (which you did) and a 1008 FG. How does the sample taste? If you are sure fermentation is complete I'd still plan on bottling it but I reckon your reading is out (the fact that your og is ok makes it a little more confusing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thanks Muddy, I was using the new Coppers DIY hydrometer but just checked with my old one and got a 1010 reading so I think you're right. Its a shame because I liked the design of the new hydrometers. Sample tastes fine and smells ok, very pale in colour but thats to be expected with that recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Keano, don't discard your plastic hydrometer. Try testing it in water at 20 degrees. It should be 1.000 (or thereabouts). Your reading may have been an anomaly caused by something else. If your hydrometer is stuffed, try calling Coopers for a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 If your new hydrometer is faulty I'd contact Coopers - they may replace it for you [biggrin] As for your beer, everything sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Cheers to everyone for the quick replies. Just tested hydrometer in water at 20c and its well under 0090 so no doubt that was the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewF111 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I washed my DIY hydrometer in hot water after my first brew and the plastic tube melted a bit. If you have done the same it might have a minor kink or bend that the glass piece may be stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Plastic + Hot water = Bad Never a good idea (unless done in an educated fashion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Please contact customer service [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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