Anyone else Nerd-Out when they hit their OG?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Jesse14, Mar 29, 2015.

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  1. Jesse14

    Jesse14 Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2011 Massachusetts

    I can't be the only one that takes satisfaction in when you nail your OG? It's not a Super Bowl victory by the Patriots but it is a good "atta boy" when you stick the landing. Thanks to Vikeman for Brewcipher. First time using it and first time hitting the OG. Much appreciated!
     
    #1 Jesse14, Mar 29, 2015
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  2. Brentkruger1989

    Brentkruger1989 Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2015 Kansas

    I feel you. I just brew my first beer last week and my heart racing while watching the hydrometer. It's the fg I'm more worried about now. What did you brew? I did an oktoberfest ale
     
    #2 Brentkruger1989, Mar 29, 2015
  3. ChrisMyhre

    ChrisMyhre Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2013 Massachusetts

    Absolutely, and I don't mind admitting that it's happened much more frequently since I started using brewcipher.
     
    #3 ChrisMyhre, Mar 29, 2015
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  4. sergeantstogie

    sergeantstogie Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Washington

    That's the whole reason I brew.
     
    #4 sergeantstogie, Mar 29, 2015
  5. Mike_Aguirre

    Mike_Aguirre Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2015 Mexico

    It´s an achievement worthy of a nice beer.
     
    #5 Mike_Aguirre, Mar 29, 2015
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  6. IPeteA91

    IPeteA91 Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2012 Texas

    I got to the point I was frustrated at my 62% efficiency and missing my OG that I changed back to batch sparge and ran a ton of calculations, now I hit the numbers and get 68% efficiency. Happy dance at the end of brew day now!
     
    #6 IPeteA91, Mar 29, 2015
  7. Smokebox_79

    Smokebox_79 Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 Pennsylvania

    As the hydrometer bounces up and down I'll admit I have a Montage of the brew day with some lame 80's song going through my head. And when I nail it I jump in air fist raised.. And then the credits start rolling.
     
    #7 Smokebox_79, Mar 29, 2015
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  8. antlerwrestler19

    antlerwrestler19 Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2010 Nebraska

    My pops and a couple buddies helped me brew my massive Imperial Stout a couple months ago shooting for an OG of 1.150. Final reading once chilled was 1.156. My pants moved a little. I love hitting gravity but until the beer is finished, kegged, carbed, and in my glass tasting how I wanted it to I'm never truly satisfied.
     
    #8 antlerwrestler19, Mar 29, 2015
  9. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
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    I usually hit it, unless I've changes something major in my process.

    Started milling my own grain with a M3, which my LHBS has to us to use, so I was stoked to hit the same gravity with no change for the first time using my own mill a while back.


    I nerd out now, for hitting my water profiles and mash pH's based off my grist.. :wink: Been hitting my OG's so consistent, I don't even bother with a mash gravity, or pre boil anymore usually.
     
    #9 FATC1TY, Mar 29, 2015
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  10. HerbMeowing

    HerbMeowing Maven (1,295) Nov 10, 2010 Virginia
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    No.
     
    #10 HerbMeowing, Mar 30, 2015
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  11. mbbransc

    mbbransc Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2009 North Carolina

    Hit my target OG exactly on Friday night for the first time. I'm usually ballpark, but a couple points up or down. It was satisfying.
     
    #11 mbbransc, Mar 30, 2015
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  12. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    If my best beers hit their target gravity then I am happy...if the mediocre ones hit their target gravities... not so much. : )
     
    #12 GreenKrusty101, Mar 31, 2015
  13. CDennyRun

    CDennyRun Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2014 Washington

    I've only done it a few times, but I'm basing it off "Brew target" which is basically a generalized calculator (not super accurate). I've been skimping out on buying a decent program like Beersmith. Normally I'm very close, but sometimes I overshoot by up to 5-8% or more. Nonetheless, the beer has been good! Part of it could be that I'm still getting use to my newer system.
     
    #13 CDennyRun, Mar 31, 2015
  14. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    What did you end up using for your recipe?
     
    #14 inchrisin, Mar 31, 2015
  15. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    I get giddy when the beer I drink peaks. I've only taken a handful of gravity readings this year.
     
    #15 inchrisin, Mar 31, 2015
  16. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    BrewCipher is free. I think it's decent.
     
    #16 VikeMan, Mar 31, 2015
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  17. stealth

    stealth Pooh-Bah (2,023) Dec 16, 2011 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

    I definitely let out a 'fuck yeah' when I hit my targets right on.
     
    #17 stealth, Mar 31, 2015
  18. Lukass

    Lukass Pooh-Bah (2,891) Dec 16, 2012 Ohio
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    I like seeing a huge ferment, and hitting my target FG more than anything.
     
    #18 Lukass, Mar 31, 2015
  19. carteravebrew

    carteravebrew Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Colorado

    More like I get pissed when I don't hit it.
     
    #19 carteravebrew, Mar 31, 2015
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  20. Jesse14

    Jesse14 Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2011 Massachusetts

    Mine is still fermenting....if I hit my number I'll report back. I agree. That one is harder to hit and more satisfying. I was just enjoying the moment of the first stage...small victories in life get me through the day.
     
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