photogscott
Well-Known Member
I went with the Beersmith calculation of 4.5 gal sparge water for 15# grain. At 65% efficiency I was supposed to get 1.076 after 90 min boil from 7 to 5 gal. OG was a disappointing 1.060 but I boosted it with DME and it'll be fine.
I think it was Rich Brewer who recently announced to beginning AG'ers that you must sparge a whopping 2 quarts/per lb grain. At first I thought he was crazy but now I know he must be spot on about this.
With big brews this more than a 10 gal pot can handle.
One option is to just stuff more grain in the MLT to counteract the inefficiency(how much I wouldn't have a clue) I have a smaller (5 gal) pot. Is it feasible to collect more wort, set it aside while I make room in the big pot as it boils down?
I think it was Rich Brewer who recently announced to beginning AG'ers that you must sparge a whopping 2 quarts/per lb grain. At first I thought he was crazy but now I know he must be spot on about this.
With big brews this more than a 10 gal pot can handle.
One option is to just stuff more grain in the MLT to counteract the inefficiency(how much I wouldn't have a clue) I have a smaller (5 gal) pot. Is it feasible to collect more wort, set it aside while I make room in the big pot as it boils down?