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somersetandy

what SG

Post by somersetandy » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:03 pm

Calling all you Professionals. What SG should I be looking for my Tom Caxton Real Ale before it's ready to barrel?
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garwatts

Re: what SG

Post by garwatts » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:31 pm

somersetandy wrote:Calling all you Professionals. What SG should I be looking for my Tom Caxton Real Ale before it's ready to barrel?
Thanks People.
Really dependent on the OG and yeast used as to what the FG will be. I would think the OG for Caxton would probably be about 1.042 and should finish about 1.010 :wink:
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somersetandy

Re: what SG

Post by somersetandy » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:41 pm

Thanks mate. It reads 1.009 now, thats after 7days in the fermenter. Here's the question: what is OG????? :wacko:
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Re: what SG

Post by trucker5774 » Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:09 am

OG is original gravity..............the reading you should take in the FV before pitching the yeast. Average beer is around 1040 plus or minus 3 or so
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Re: what SG

Post by somersetandy » Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:21 am

Thanks trucker. Just shows how much I don;t know! It's fun learning :D
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Re: what SG

Post by Ditch » Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:24 am

Guzzling that beer will be even more fun! :mrgreen:

Now; Get another kit in the FV ASAP! :wink:
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Re: what SG

Post by garwatts » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:51 am

somersetandy wrote:Thanks mate. It reads 1.009 now, thats after 7days in the fermenter. Here's the question: what is OG????? :wacko:
When it holds the SG steady for a couple of days eg 1.090 then that generally indicates that fermentation has finished. It doesn't hurt to leave it for a couple more days before racking off :wink:
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Re: what SG

Post by somersetandy » Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:34 pm

Thanks all. It's in the barrel and looking great. I've been reading a lot about wherry? I like a full bodied beer with a bit of strength, like my women (but don't tell the wife) lol. Any ideas or does this one sound a good choice?
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Re: what SG

Post by chopperswookie » Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:50 pm

wherry's a good session ale, not really a full boddied pint. if you look at the woodfordes range i'd say nelsons revenge done to 20 litres or nog. have a look for "old Ales". i'm sure someone will be along with some great suggestions
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Re: what SG

Post by scottmoss » Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:24 am

I really enjoyed the Wherry and had the final pints of it yesterday :D :(
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somersetandy

Re: what SG

Post by somersetandy » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:03 pm

I've done something rash, I've ordered a tin of John Bull London Porter £8.99. Has anyone had a try of this?
And can you give me any tips?
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