TinyRivers
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Hi Folks, has anyone ever figured this out? (I saw nothing on it).
So, I DO presently do two-stage fermentation (I know it's not for everyone), and I've been using the equation ABV% = (OG -FG) x 131 to get a roundabout ABV reading. My question is that it is encouraged to add top up water to your secondary to reduce head space in the carboy, and this also reduces the SG reading. I would have to assume that would throw off the results of the equation, making it look as though the % was higher.
Is there a way to calculate this into the equation to get a better idea what my ABV really is at the kegging stage? I hope I'm clear with my question.
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Thanks for any help, Doug.
So, I DO presently do two-stage fermentation (I know it's not for everyone), and I've been using the equation ABV% = (OG -FG) x 131 to get a roundabout ABV reading. My question is that it is encouraged to add top up water to your secondary to reduce head space in the carboy, and this also reduces the SG reading. I would have to assume that would throw off the results of the equation, making it look as though the % was higher.
Is there a way to calculate this into the equation to get a better idea what my ABV really is at the kegging stage? I hope I'm clear with my question.
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Thanks for any help, Doug.