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Thanks guys. Okay here is what I just did. I tested the Hydrometer in plain water at the correct temp. Got 1000 - which I assume means there is no sugar/alcohol reading so good right? Then I tempted fate and just decided to open the fermenter and take a sample again. It's only been less than...

Oh, I don't think you understand, that was my FIRST reading I took from the WORT. I only boiled it up last night and pitched the yeast. Fermentation just started at 10pm last night. Sorry if I confused you. that reading is my very first reading. Which is why I think I've messed it up.

So it's totally out of whack then if it should have been between 1010 and 1000? Or are you saying that is what my next reading should be in a few weeks time? - I'll keep the fermenting temp around 18-20c

Hello All, Last night brewed up a mini-mash/extract brew. First brew in 2 years. I moved here from America 2 years ago and last night was the first chance to get back into this lovely hobby... Anyway, back to the brew.. (see recipe details below) When I took the hydrometer reading I couldn't...