Oktoberbot Rejected

Oktoberbot RejectedOriginal Gravity: 1.021 (Something went wrong...)
Final Gravity:
Originally Gopher Greatness Oktoberfest from The Complete Joy of HomebrewingOriginal Gravity: 1.052-1.056
Final Gravity: 1.012-1.016
6 lbs. - pilsener-style malted barley
(We are using: Weyermann Pilsner)
4 lbs. Munich malt
(We are using: Weyermann Dark Munich)
1/2 lb. aromatic malt
(We are using: Weyermann Carared)
1/2 oz Perle hops
(We are using: Crosby & Baker German Perle Alpha 8.3%)
1 oz. Hallertauer hop pellets
(We are using: Crosby & Baker German Hallertau Alpha 3%)
1/4 tsp Irish moss powder
(We are using: Crosby & Baker Irish Moss)
German lager or Oktoberfest/Marzen type lager yeast
(We are using: Fermentis Saflager W-34/70)
 1 1/4 c. dried malt extract
(Not decided)
 

Brewers Notes

In attempting to recreate this recipe we missed severla key elements.  Failing to crush the grains enough, accurately track temperature, and cool the product in the manner that was called for produced a product that was low in original gravity.  We have yet to taste this product.  At the time we were supposed to take it from primary to secondary fermentation, we decided since it was already messed up, we should experiment and add additional extract and a secondary batch of yeast.  This should be interesting to taste come bottling and aging.

Bottling

Bottling directions to be updated later.

Brewer's Notes

Currently on primary fermentation.  Possible redo this weekend due to very low original gravity. Will add details after bottling and aging.  Need a name for this one.