TheJadedDog
AFK ATM
I did a pretty exhaustive search and I still have some questions:
My basic plan is to convert a round 5gal cooler to an MLT with stainless braid, use a single infusion mash, and batch sparge into two brew kettles as I have to split the boil due to stove limitations. I figure I'll need 3.5 gallons per kettle to account for evaporation to end up with 5.5 in the fermenter.
So if ProMash tells me I need 7 gallons for sparge, can I just split that up any which way into 2 or 3 batches?
If not, how do I calculate how much water to use for each batch?
Also, is there any way to predict your OG based on the SG of your pre-boil wort? Or do you just trust the brewing software and not worry about it?
My basic plan is to convert a round 5gal cooler to an MLT with stainless braid, use a single infusion mash, and batch sparge into two brew kettles as I have to split the boil due to stove limitations. I figure I'll need 3.5 gallons per kettle to account for evaporation to end up with 5.5 in the fermenter.
So if ProMash tells me I need 7 gallons for sparge, can I just split that up any which way into 2 or 3 batches?
If not, how do I calculate how much water to use for each batch?
Also, is there any way to predict your OG based on the SG of your pre-boil wort? Or do you just trust the brewing software and not worry about it?