JoeSpartaNJ
Well-Known Member
Let me preface this by stating that I love my LHBS. The prices are right, always have what I need in stock, and great guys.
My only "issue" with them is I have notice the crush on my grains is not always the best. I can see a decent amount of non cracked grains in the mash.
My efficiency is not terrible, I average 65% to 67% on lighter beers and around 70% on darker beers (also depends on what calculater I use - beersmith vs brewersfriend.) I really do not know my water profile, but I feel I may be able to get a little better extraction if I have them mill the grains a second time. Would it be insulting to them to ask them to mill them twice? Not that I blame my efficiency issues on them. I am still relatively new to all grain (7 batches) and for all I know, it could be just technique and learning water chemistry.
FWIW, I use a 10 gallon rectangular cooler and batch sparge with single sparge.
Any input will be helpful.
Thanks,
Joe
My only "issue" with them is I have notice the crush on my grains is not always the best. I can see a decent amount of non cracked grains in the mash.
My efficiency is not terrible, I average 65% to 67% on lighter beers and around 70% on darker beers (also depends on what calculater I use - beersmith vs brewersfriend.) I really do not know my water profile, but I feel I may be able to get a little better extraction if I have them mill the grains a second time. Would it be insulting to them to ask them to mill them twice? Not that I blame my efficiency issues on them. I am still relatively new to all grain (7 batches) and for all I know, it could be just technique and learning water chemistry.
FWIW, I use a 10 gallon rectangular cooler and batch sparge with single sparge.
Any input will be helpful.
Thanks,
Joe