So I've done 3 batches now all grain, and I've looked at the formulas to calculate efficiency, and they seem to put me in the 50% range, which is obviously bad. I think one problem is that I need another manifold arm at the bottom of my MLT.
However, I still seem to be hitting my target OG, and that's what confuses me. This last batch was a Northern Brewer recipe kit, and I came in .056 higher than the target. I don't know what they use for their batch size, but I collected 5.25 Gallons of Wort.
I did BierMuncher's Centennial Blonde, and came in right at target, and he was assuming 70% brewhouse efficiency.
My question is, I've been getting a good deal of material in the wort. I would assume that is going to throw off my gravity readings, correct?
Thanks for any help!
However, I still seem to be hitting my target OG, and that's what confuses me. This last batch was a Northern Brewer recipe kit, and I came in .056 higher than the target. I don't know what they use for their batch size, but I collected 5.25 Gallons of Wort.
I did BierMuncher's Centennial Blonde, and came in right at target, and he was assuming 70% brewhouse efficiency.
My question is, I've been getting a good deal of material in the wort. I would assume that is going to throw off my gravity readings, correct?
Thanks for any help!