iamwhatiseem
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I am extracting sugars a little better than BeerSmith using my original equipment settings (AG 10 gal coolers standard false bottom etc.)
BS has my target mash efficiency at 88.4%...however I am more like 91% according to preboil gravities
So I am pretty satisfied with grain extraction.
My problems are attaining OG.
For instance this mornings Black IPA --
PreBoil Gravity.........1.0475 (Refractometer)
AFter boil - OG Target -- 1.075.....Measured -- 1.069
One thing I have noticed is I consistently have about a half gallon more post boil volume than BS states I should have. I boil for an hour, maybe a few minutes over sometimes...but never less than an hour. I have a medium rolling boil, not crazy boiling - a nice even roll across the whole top surface.
I am concerned about boiling longer till volume is correct - would this not affect the flavor quite a bit since that would screwup the addition timing?
Or..should I just not worry about this since my beer is very good...flavor is awesome. I usually prefer my own over commercial as does my friends.
Cheers...and thanks for your responses.
BS has my target mash efficiency at 88.4%...however I am more like 91% according to preboil gravities
So I am pretty satisfied with grain extraction.
My problems are attaining OG.
For instance this mornings Black IPA --
PreBoil Gravity.........1.0475 (Refractometer)
AFter boil - OG Target -- 1.075.....Measured -- 1.069
One thing I have noticed is I consistently have about a half gallon more post boil volume than BS states I should have. I boil for an hour, maybe a few minutes over sometimes...but never less than an hour. I have a medium rolling boil, not crazy boiling - a nice even roll across the whole top surface.
I am concerned about boiling longer till volume is correct - would this not affect the flavor quite a bit since that would screwup the addition timing?
Or..should I just not worry about this since my beer is very good...flavor is awesome. I usually prefer my own over commercial as does my friends.
Cheers...and thanks for your responses.