I dont know what I did but I managed to get 88% efficiency! The last couple batches Ive been using the LHBS grain mill and I had been getting about 55-60% efficiency so I took a break from brewing until I got my own mill because I didnt want to waste grains. Finally I couldnt take it any more and made another batch. (I just got lazy on buying a mill) I used the shops mill again.
Ususally I mash at about 152-154 and get some pretty malty beers but this time I mashed at 148 and that is the only difference I made in the entire process and I got an efficiency of 88%! Could the temperature be the answer?
grain bill:
8lb Maris Otter
1lb Crystal 60
4oz roasted barley
4oz honey malt
OG - 1.062
no peticular style in mind, just experimenting.
Ususally I mash at about 152-154 and get some pretty malty beers but this time I mashed at 148 and that is the only difference I made in the entire process and I got an efficiency of 88%! Could the temperature be the answer?
grain bill:
8lb Maris Otter
1lb Crystal 60
4oz roasted barley
4oz honey malt
OG - 1.062
no peticular style in mind, just experimenting.