Grain to ABV calculator

[Dfinnegan]

Is there a calculator out there that can tell me this... I have a 55lb sack of pale 2-row. If I want to make an 8% IPA, what would my batch size be?

 

[Morrey]

Is there a calculator out there that can tell me this... I have a 55lb sack of pale 2-row. If I want to make an 8% IPA, what would my batch size be?

I use a program called BeerSmith. You'll input your proposed grain bill and other variables such as yeast (yeast attenuation varies per strain) and BS helps determine ABV, etc.

 

[brewcat]

You'll also want to know your efficiency. You'll probably end up using something like 15 to 17 lbs of 2-row for a 5 gallon batch depending on other fermentables.

 

[IndyBlueprints]

Is there a calculator out there that can tell me this... I have a 55lb sack of pale 2-row. If I want to make an 8% IPA, what would my batch size be?

If you're using the entire 55 pounds of grain, then it would probably be about 18-19 gallons to get 8%. However, your question is a little bit vague, so not exactly sure what you were hoping for.

Although it will cost you $28, I think BeerSmith is well worth it for these calculations.

 

[Morrey]

If you're using the entire 55 pounds of grain, then it would probably be about 18-19 gallons to get 8%. However, your question is a little bit vague, so not exactly sure what you were hoping for.

Although it will cost you $28, I think BeerSmith is well worth it for these calculations.

Yes, I ran that same number yesterday and determined the OP would have the same 18-19 G yield you quoted. I think we are assuming 72% efficiency.

If he adds a pound of this malt or a pound of that malt per batch for color, flavor, texture and such, I'd say he can easily get 4 batches of 5.5G beers from the sack of base malts.

 

[Dfinnegan]

Thanks everybody. I did take advice here and downloaded BeerSmith II on my smartphone