Post Boil Low Sg

[woodmac66]

Just finished the boil ans my Sg finished 1040 instead of 1045 , What shoulld I do..

Any helps appreciated.


Woody

 

[cliffo]

Just finished the boil ans my Sg finished 1040 instead of 1045 , What shoulld I do..

Any helps appreciated.


Woody

If it was me I'd just add the yeast once at pitching temp and ferment as usual.

A bit less alc % but not the end of the world

cliffo

 

[woodmac66]

I didn't know weather to boil longer , continue as you said Cliffo or add some Extract..


Just chilled and left it in the ens../

Cheers mate

 

[np1962]

Woodmac,
Did you adjust the reading for temp?
Your Hydrometer is only correct if the sample is at 20C
A reading of 1.040 @ 35C would actually be 1.045.
You have probably covered your three options, boil longer, add extract or just ferment as is, if your reading is actually correct.
Cheers
Nige

 

[woodmac66]

Nige you are right I hadn't adjusted for temp... Lucky I left it !

Cheers mate .

 

[manticle]

I'd accept that. It will make very little difference to the end product.

Obviously you are ok now but 5 points ain't much anyway.