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Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to try a lower temp mash next time. I've seen that 62-64C might produce a drier beer. As I remember, my first 2 brews were at least 67. I was concerned about losing too much heat during the mash so it might well have been a few degrees over. I'll reduce...

The reading on the hydrometer was 7 percent potential alcohol. I don't have one to hand to do the conversion to specific gravity. I diluted it until it showed 5. I don't have any other readings Does that help? Thanks

Thanks for the replies. Richard, not too fussed about the hop profile for now, think I just need to add a bit more at each stage. From memory I think I had around 45g, 20g 20g or something. It wasn't 7 percent ABV. When I finished the boil it showed 7 percent potential on the hydrometer and I...

Hi. I've made my first 2 all grain brews and they're a bit too my for my taste so looking for a bit of help. Here's what I did: I used brew in a bag method. 4.7kg of pilsener malt. Target batch was 23 L so had volume in pot of around 30l. Steeped and stirred grain at 67 deg C for 60 mins...