S SwillyBilly Well-Known Member Joined Feb 28, 2010 Messages 68 Reaction score 0 Location Elkridge Feb 19, 2012 #1 How much grain is usually needed for a partial mash? 25%, 50%, 75%? Is there a minimum?
K kevokie Well-Known Member Joined Nov 27, 2007 Messages 472 Reaction score 17 Location Bristow Feb 19, 2012 #2 I don't think there are any set rules for how much to partial mash. I go by what I am comfortable with and what my system is able to handle. I have been using around 4-5 pounds of grain along with the dme or lme
I don't think there are any set rules for how much to partial mash. I go by what I am comfortable with and what my system is able to handle. I have been using around 4-5 pounds of grain along with the dme or lme
OP OP S SwillyBilly Well-Known Member Joined Feb 28, 2010 Messages 68 Reaction score 0 Location Elkridge Feb 20, 2012 #3 Thanks, kevokie
J Jayhem Well-Known Member Joined Dec 12, 2011 Messages 2,631 Reaction score 289 Location Culpeper Feb 20, 2012 #4 I use as much grain as necessary to hit my OG and use 3 lbs of DME. That means I need 5-6 lbs of grain with a 60-70% efficiency on the mash.
I use as much grain as necessary to hit my OG and use 3 lbs of DME. That means I need 5-6 lbs of grain with a 60-70% efficiency on the mash.
OP OP S SwillyBilly Well-Known Member Joined Feb 28, 2010 Messages 68 Reaction score 0 Location Elkridge Feb 20, 2012 #5 Thanks. I wasnt sure if I would see a marked improvement at one percentage vs another.