I bottled a brew of this today after 2 weeks in the fermenter at 18 degrees with US-05 yeast. I usually have 2 fermenters going but haven't put another one down as I was disappointed with the OG which was 1.038. Well bugger me sideways but I took a FG reading before bottling and it was 1.004 So with bottle priming I should end up with a very healthy 5% ABV. Looks like it will make a fine light Summer Ale much like Coopers Pale Ale ( as if it will last till then, talking about future brews !! )
I just wanted to mention this I was worried that I would end up with at best a mid strength beer. I'm used to seeing 1.044 to 1.048 OG's with the kits and bits and 4.5 litre ezybrews I've been brewing but they usually top out at 1.010 -1.012. I'm looking forward to trying it in a few weeks (takes that long at this time of year for the bottles to carb up).
I just wanted to mention this I was worried that I would end up with at best a mid strength beer. I'm used to seeing 1.044 to 1.048 OG's with the kits and bits and 4.5 litre ezybrews I've been brewing but they usually top out at 1.010 -1.012. I'm looking forward to trying it in a few weeks (takes that long at this time of year for the bottles to carb up).