ultravista
Well-Known Member
Yesterday I brewed a beer that was supposed to be 1.084 post boil (60 minutes); however, I came in at 1.065 after reaching my 5.25 gallon mark.
I had to supliment with 2.5 pounds of DME to up the gravity to 1.080.
I mashed at 156 for approximately 80 minutes.
Based on the numbers in Beersmith, my efficiency was 50%.
The grains were kept in a freezer since March of this year and were purchased from Austin Home Brew during their $20 kit sale. I supplimented the 11 pounds from the kit with an additional 6 pounds of Pale, Crystal, and Munich to get to my 1.084 mark.
Would 9 month old grain reduce the efficiency so much? I am at a loss as to why it was so low.
Any ideas?
I had to supliment with 2.5 pounds of DME to up the gravity to 1.080.
I mashed at 156 for approximately 80 minutes.
Based on the numbers in Beersmith, my efficiency was 50%.
The grains were kept in a freezer since March of this year and were purchased from Austin Home Brew during their $20 kit sale. I supplimented the 11 pounds from the kit with an additional 6 pounds of Pale, Crystal, and Munich to get to my 1.084 mark.
Would 9 month old grain reduce the efficiency so much? I am at a loss as to why it was so low.
Any ideas?