Rice hull absorption

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Hello,

Is Rice Hull absorption the same as grain?

I usually figure .1 gal / lb for grain.

Thanks,

Rick
 
Not even close. Most absorbtion in the mash is from the grain. The husk absorbs next to nothing. I personally don't worry about it but others will presoak their ricehulls before throwing them in the mash tun to circumvent any absorbtion issues.
 
I did.

Does anyone know if beersmith calculates absorbtion for rice hulls? If so I might just exclude it from the grain bill.
 
heckels said:
Not even close. Most absorbtion in the mash is from the grain. The husk absorbs next to nothing. I personally don't worry about it but others will presoak their ricehulls before throwing them in the mash tun to circumvent any absorbtion issues.
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Thanks for the info.
 
mjtski said:
I did.

Does anyone know if beersmith calculates absorbtion for rice hulls? If so I might just exclude it from the grain bill.
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Good question-- I'll put it in and see if it makes a difference
 
just soak them in hot water first. then you don't have to account for absorbtion (abdorption, abortion, etc...) or heat loss, and they get that much cleaner.
 

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