Strike water volume

Hi again,
Just wondering about the effect that strike water volume has on the resultant wort. As an all grain amature, I have read a bunch, and from what little I understand, somewhere between 1.25 and 2 quarts per pound of grain is required. This begs two questions:

Does this mean strictly the weight of the malt, or should I include the weight of the adjuncts. Also,

What effect will varying the amount of strike water have on the character of the beer.

Thanks again

A good place to start is here:

http://www.howtobrew.com/section3/chapter14-6.html

HTH,

mikey

It would include adjuncts also. And yes it is weight of grist. Generally, most noobs to AG use between 1-1.25 qt/ lb, this is much easier to handle and control . The link supplied by MO will help you very much!!

1.33 Qts per # of total grist. you cant go wrong
JJ

The greater the water/grain ratio the drier the finished beer although this doesnt have such a significant effect as mash temp.