lieb2101

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I'm pushing about 25 AG batches under my belt now and I can say that for the last 15 or so I've hit a consistent 4 hour / batch (5 gallon) brew time including prep and cleanup. This seems to be regardless of if I'm doing 1 batch or 3.

How does this compare with everyone's time efficiency? I'm just checking to see if I need to look into better processes or if I'm doing ok.

Thanks!
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aubrey

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Takes me about 6 for a 5 gallon batch so you're doing better than me.

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I'm probably somewhere between 5 - 6 hours. Upgrading my burners soon so hopefully that will help.

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jldc

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I batch sparge in a bag and I consistently finish in 4hrs, assuming 60 min mash and 60 min boil. 90 min mash/boil adds time of course.

Saint Aardvark

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Five hours for me if I'm doing a five-gallon batch. I've been doing 1 gallon batches recently, which cuts about an hour off my time; it's nice 'cos I get to spend more time with the kids, and I get to experiment more.

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brrman

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I'm usually just over 4 hours on my brew rig. I just started doing 10 gal batches and it only adds about 20 mins to my time...

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waldoar15

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I don't really watch the clock all that much, but usually somewhere between 4-5 hrs. Depends on the mash and boil times.

nukebrewer

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I have only done a few 5 gallon AG batches, but my average is around 4.5 hours, though that has greatly improved since I switched to propane burner brewing vice stove top brewing.

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About 6 hours for 10 gallon batch with 90 minute boil. I drag-ass allot - there are minus to having brew rig in basement next to big screen TV and pool table. I clean my rig before and after brewday, so that adds some time. If I actually did it "right," it'd be more like 4.

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EonBlue66

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4 hours almost every time (batch sparger)

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