gonzo brewer
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I have been batch sparging for some time now using 2 equal sparge amounts after first runnings. I consistently get 72-73% eff.
I brewed BM's sterling gold a couple days ago, which has a small grain bill. I used 1.2 qt/lb mash ratio. First runnings was only 1 gallon (No Mash out). I then split the remaining 5.7 gallons into 3 equal 1.9 gal sparges (getting the grain bed up to 168º).
Got 82% efficiency.
This will be my Go-To method especially on smaller beers. I may even reduce to 1.1 qt/lb mash ratio. I always use 2-3 oz. of rice hulls for quicker sparge flow.
Are there any down sides to this method???
I brewed BM's sterling gold a couple days ago, which has a small grain bill. I used 1.2 qt/lb mash ratio. First runnings was only 1 gallon (No Mash out). I then split the remaining 5.7 gallons into 3 equal 1.9 gal sparges (getting the grain bed up to 168º).
Got 82% efficiency.
This will be my Go-To method especially on smaller beers. I may even reduce to 1.1 qt/lb mash ratio. I always use 2-3 oz. of rice hulls for quicker sparge flow.
Are there any down sides to this method???