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Having it milled at my LHBS is not an option; I'm in W.Va., and we have one in the entire state; its about 3 hours away. Everything I get has to be mail ordered. I usually order from Keystone Brewing or Austin Home Brew.

Ok, what are some ways I can crush/ mill my grain without owning a mill?

Okay, so I brewed again this weekend and got low (42%) efficiency. What did I do wrong? Here is my process: --Mash--strike water 5qts at 162*F, 4lbs Marris Otter, 60 min mash, 152 starting temp/ 150 finishing temp. --1st runnings--3qts @ 1.074 gravity --Batch Sparge--2 qts @ 162*F --2nd...

How did you get 1.036 ppg?

I use a hydrometer to measure gravities, and I measure at 60-70*. I've read that sometimes the paper in a hydrometer can shift, but I don't think that's a problem; I've tried to get it to move but can't.

I think that's what I'm going to do next time; use less pre-boil volume. I'll be sure to post back, and let you guys know how that affects my wort.

Wow, thanks for putting in the time and effort to get me all that information. I tested my thermometer in boiling and ice water and it looks like it's on; I use a typical 10inch, mercury-filled thermometer from Brooklyn Brew shop. I should be brewing again Sunday (6/26/16), and I'll post...

Can typical iodine be used to test conversion, or does it have to be a specific type of iodine?

Here is some additional info that may help: Grain bill weight--3 lbs Strike water volume--5 qts@ 161 First runnings gravity--1.052 Sparge process--batch sparge Sparge water volume--6 qts@ 161 2nd Runnings gravity--1.020 Pre-boil gravity--1.032 Pre-boil volume--2 gallons 60 min. Boil...

I'm relatively new to brewing; I've been brewing about 3 years, all grain for about a year now, and I've read a few books, watched youtube videos, etc. My all grain beers have had horrible mash efficiency, average around 30%. I use a 2 gallon igloo cooler to mash in with a braided stainless...