crusader1612
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Brewersfriend.com is the calculator I use, and find it pretty bloody handy alround.
My biab first attempt came out at 65% with a batch sparge but not squeezing the bag, which should raise the efficiency to 70 or so. It was also milled fairly roughly.
Im also moving to a smash brew using pale ale and cascade, getting my grain from the brew house as they have a special, and gave requested the grain be double milled.
Off to see the ab's this weekend though so the beer will have to wait a week.
Enjoy the game buddy! Should be a good one, although a bit wet by the sounds.
65% is a good starting point for BIAB, I hit 68% as I normally do a mashout step with mine. (I BIAB, for Speed and minimising equipment) Plenty of stirring for even temperature really helps.
I use Beersmith, and while it take a little time to adjust the settings to suit your system, I've got it down pat now.
68% Religiously on average 1.045-1.065 beers, then it take a total hits and moves toward 60% very rapidly.....
The milling does play a good part, baylands in welly are good along with craft brewing.co.nz
Brewshop.co.nz i found the crush to be a bit poor TBH, but I haven't used them for awhile.