shine
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I've read a couple of posts in forums and a few recipes touting the use of really high water to grain ratios (on the order of 2.5 gallons/1 lb of grain) in lieu of sparging.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
I assume you mean 2.5 quarts to per pound?
You could do this but I think you will be disappointed with your efficiency.
This sounds like a normal no-sparge BIAB recipe.
15.4 pounds of grain with 85% efficiency and high (80%+) attenuation will give you 10 gallons of a 5%+ ABV beer.
If you're looking to try it, all I have to add is that you really need to watch your mash ph or you can get a weird off-taste.
Some people have reported that with full-volume BIAB on Biermuncher's Centennial Blonde, for example.
When I do those kinds of beers, I use a sparge and add mineral salts to keep the flavor profile I want with all that water.
Google 'thin mashing' - generally achieves maltier beers, just the way I like them.
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