I read somewhere, probably here, that stirring the mash would yield greater efficiency. I stirred my last 2 mashes and was amazed at the improvement.
I use the Beersmith2 default setting of 72% overall efficiency. and usually miss estimated OG by 2 to 4 points if I hit my post boil volume. The first batch I stirred once about half way through the mash and hit estimated OG right on the button. The last batch I stirred every 15 minutes and was amazed when I over shot the 1.046 estimate by 5 points and came in at 1.051. WOW! Over 10%--amazing. Same basic recipe and post boil volume was as estimated.
Just thought I'd post in case anyone hadn't seen previous posts on the subject. Thanks to whoever originally posted the subject.
Bob
I use the Beersmith2 default setting of 72% overall efficiency. and usually miss estimated OG by 2 to 4 points if I hit my post boil volume. The first batch I stirred once about half way through the mash and hit estimated OG right on the button. The last batch I stirred every 15 minutes and was amazed when I over shot the 1.046 estimate by 5 points and came in at 1.051. WOW! Over 10%--amazing. Same basic recipe and post boil volume was as estimated.
Just thought I'd post in case anyone hadn't seen previous posts on the subject. Thanks to whoever originally posted the subject.
Bob