EinGutesBier
Well-Known Member
Even after installing a dip tube on my MLT and using 5.2 buffer, my efficiency is still about 70%, maybe sometimes in the high 60s or low 70s. Though I feel my sparging setup might need an overhaul to achieve better efficiency, I'm still contemplating my techniques overall in order to improve my yield. Related to this, I do have one quick question: would it affect your efficiency (OG) in a noticeable way if you overshot the amount of wort you need by 1 to 1.5 gallons?
I figure not having that amount condensed into the original batch volume could be one problem. Though I hate to admit it, my last OG was off, I suspect, by having about 1.5 gallons of wort than originally anticipated. It was supposed to be a 6 gallon batch but I ended up filling my primary up to about 6.5 gallons and had an extra gallon which I'm fermenting in a growler with an extra yeast. You know, for the love of science.
Anyway, I know that there a lot of accomplished home brewers here on HBT, as well as folks who are learning a lot about the process over all. I'd definitely be interested in hearing about your techniques on how you improve your efficiency.
I figure not having that amount condensed into the original batch volume could be one problem. Though I hate to admit it, my last OG was off, I suspect, by having about 1.5 gallons of wort than originally anticipated. It was supposed to be a 6 gallon batch but I ended up filling my primary up to about 6.5 gallons and had an extra gallon which I'm fermenting in a growler with an extra yeast. You know, for the love of science.
Anyway, I know that there a lot of accomplished home brewers here on HBT, as well as folks who are learning a lot about the process over all. I'd definitely be interested in hearing about your techniques on how you improve your efficiency.