Determining Specific Gravity

[toddkutz]

I am brewing a Munton's Mexican Cervesa Kit and while washing my hydrometer, I dropped and broke it. So I am in the middle of a 20 minute brew and I am trying to figure out what my starting gravity will be. This is the first time a tried something different and am experimenting. I am calling it my Steamy Mexican Brew because I am fermenting at Ale temps. If I don't have my hydrometer, I have no idea what the starting gravity should be. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Below is the formula I am using:

1 Can of Munton's Mexican Cervesa Kit
2.5 lbs of corn syrup
1 lbs of Munton's plain light DME
1 oz. of saaz hop pellets.

Thanks,

Todd

[grapeadmin]

I think you could safely estimate your starting specific gravity at about 1.050

thanks
john
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[toddkutz]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I have another question. I racked a Belgium Wit yesterday after 7 days in the primary with a very vigorous fermentation and may have racked a little too early as there is a layer of foam at the top which is bubbling. Will I need to rack this again or should it be fine sitting for another week.

Thanks

[grapeadmin]

It can sit for another week with no problem. Just be sure it is clear and stable before bottling.

thanks
john

[toddkutz]

Should the yeast on the top sink to the bottom or will it sit on the top. If it will just sit on the top would It is wise to clear the the beer with gelatin?

Thanks again,

Todd

[grapeadmin]

Chances are it will sink to the bottom. If it is still floating on top but the beer looks clear, I would rack it to another secondary and let it settle out another day or two before bottling.

thanks
john