JLivermore
Well-Known Member
Not sure what the problem is here. If I brew extract I hit very close to OG.
I've tried mini mash 4 or 5 times, the only difference being mashing the grains in the nylon sack longer (45 mins), then sparging - 1 quart per 2 lbs grain.
I've tried as the directions indicate -- pour 170 degree water over the grains, and the deathbrewer method, soaking the bag in the 170 degree sparge water.
Either way I'm usually a full point under OG. I got pretty close with a darker ale once. 3-4 attempts with a few different IPA recipes all too low...
Any ideas what I can do to get more accurate?
I've tried mini mash 4 or 5 times, the only difference being mashing the grains in the nylon sack longer (45 mins), then sparging - 1 quart per 2 lbs grain.
I've tried as the directions indicate -- pour 170 degree water over the grains, and the deathbrewer method, soaking the bag in the 170 degree sparge water.
Either way I'm usually a full point under OG. I got pretty close with a darker ale once. 3-4 attempts with a few different IPA recipes all too low...
Any ideas what I can do to get more accurate?