I am most likely going to switch over to AG very soon from extract...even though I've only done a couple of batches in extract. There are however a couple of things I'm worried about.
First- Looking online for bulk supplies in Grain I found that while I can get a 50-55 pound sack for in the 30s, it is going to cost me around 40 bucks to get it shipped. Anyone know somewhere where the shipping is free or much less? I am in Boston.
Second-I have seen a lot about efficiency ratings. How difficult is it to get a good one? I am a bit worried about this.
Third- How difficult is the process? I 've read a couple of guides, howtobrew and a few others, and it seems pretty easy, but I'm confused on a few parts. From what I understand is i put the grain in my cooler or main bucket, then add hot water(in the 160 degree range) and stir...Then I let it sit for about an hour, then add more water to it and recirculate that water until it is an amber color, then drain this into my wort pot and have it boil and continue on. Is this right? Will this give me good efficiency?
Lastly, was going to follow the guide of https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=23008 there. I don't see how that has a false bottom though?
Anyways, thanks for your patience and help!
Daum
First- Looking online for bulk supplies in Grain I found that while I can get a 50-55 pound sack for in the 30s, it is going to cost me around 40 bucks to get it shipped. Anyone know somewhere where the shipping is free or much less? I am in Boston.
Second-I have seen a lot about efficiency ratings. How difficult is it to get a good one? I am a bit worried about this.
Third- How difficult is the process? I 've read a couple of guides, howtobrew and a few others, and it seems pretty easy, but I'm confused on a few parts. From what I understand is i put the grain in my cooler or main bucket, then add hot water(in the 160 degree range) and stir...Then I let it sit for about an hour, then add more water to it and recirculate that water until it is an amber color, then drain this into my wort pot and have it boil and continue on. Is this right? Will this give me good efficiency?
Lastly, was going to follow the guide of https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=23008 there. I don't see how that has a false bottom though?
Anyways, thanks for your patience and help!
Daum