Is FG 1002 too low ?

[Mther]

Hello guys,

I brewed an IPA recently and my FG reading was 1002. Is that too low? The OG was 1050.

I tasted the beer, it has no off flavors or aromas but it it a bit sweet with a bitter aftertaste. Is it possible to get that low FG?

I used the Wyeast 1098 smack pack.

Cheers

[kev93_10]

This happened to me and it was a wild yeast infection. Beer tasted ok but completely not to style.

The fact you say it tastes sweet yet is 1002 is EXACTLY same as mine.

Get bleaching your kit.

K

[Matt12398]

If it's a bit sweet it sounds like your hydrometer is off.

[Mther]

It is the plastic one from Coopers, I just googled it and it seems that many people have similar issues. I will try it in water and compare with the glass one, and will let you know.

Cheers

[Mther]

You were right Matt, the coopers hydrometer was off, it was much below the 1000 in water and 1005 in beer while the glass one was showing 1012.

[Matt12398]

Glad you worked out what was wrong. It's a shame they're selling duff hygrometers.