GatorBeer
Well-Known Member
So I did my first all-grain brew yesterday and it didn't go quite as planned. Target OG 1.052
Pre boil OG 1.034
Post boil OG 1.042.
I missed the OG quite badly and I think it could be one of two reasons. I am using a 7 gallon round cooler, so when my grain and mash water are combined, they fill the cooler up. I'm thinking this is going to effect my sugar extraction? Also, I was only able to get my mash temp to 142-145F because I couldn't add more hot water due to size restrictions.
Lastly, I only got 4-4.5 gallons after my boil. I don't know how, because it started with 6.5 gallons. Is there such a thing as boiling too vigorously? I boiled for an hour on a bayou classic propane burner.
*Recipe*
60 minute mash @152
10 lb rahr 2 row
.75 lb briess rcaramel 60
1 oz chinook (45 min)
.75 oz perle (20 min)
2 oz cascade (0 min)
Pre boil OG 1.034
Post boil OG 1.042.
I missed the OG quite badly and I think it could be one of two reasons. I am using a 7 gallon round cooler, so when my grain and mash water are combined, they fill the cooler up. I'm thinking this is going to effect my sugar extraction? Also, I was only able to get my mash temp to 142-145F because I couldn't add more hot water due to size restrictions.
Lastly, I only got 4-4.5 gallons after my boil. I don't know how, because it started with 6.5 gallons. Is there such a thing as boiling too vigorously? I boiled for an hour on a bayou classic propane burner.
*Recipe*
60 minute mash @152
10 lb rahr 2 row
.75 lb briess rcaramel 60
1 oz chinook (45 min)
.75 oz perle (20 min)
2 oz cascade (0 min)