mbtech
Well-Known Member
Ok, I am wanting to make a beer from a recipe out of the Clone Brews book (5 gallons, extract). The book calls for steeping 1lb. crystal, 12 oz. black malt, 6oz chocolate malt in 1 gallon of water for 20 minutes. Then, sparge grains with 1/2 gallon for 1.5 gallons total volume. My question is this: I have a 60 quart kettle that I can steep these grains in all 5 gallons (or more). Do I need to adjust my grains down since the efficiency will be better with more water? Will I need to adjust my hops down as well during the boil? Am I even on the right track with this logic? Thanks in advance.