FG too low?

[WallyBrew]

Brix readings where alcohol is present (i.e. during fermentation) require a different calculation to determine the SG than the calc used for pre-fermentation wort.

I also get 1003 in Beersmith when I plug scarer's values in.

So the calculations crap then

Cannot beat a hydrometer - it doesn't care

[Seveneer]

Brix readings where alcohol is present (i.e. during fermentation) require a different calculation to determine the SG than the calc used for pre-fermentation wort.

I also get 1003 in Beersmith when I plug scarer's values in.

So the calculations crap then

Cannot beat a hydrometer - it doesn't care

I doubt the calculation is "crap". More likely the original or final gravity reading was incorrect.

I've used a refractometer (and the same calculation ) for 18 months and it's always tallied with the hydrometer whenever I've checked it. There must be something wrong with a reading, a fault with the refractometer or Scarer's beer's been infected with a wild yeast .

/Phil.

[scarer]

Next brew I think I will take readings using both the refractometer and hydrometer every time.

Maybe you could check my refractometer Phil on your next brew day?

[Seveneer]

Yeah, no problem. I'll let you know when I'm brewing next.

/Phil.