Water Volumes

[Firestorm159]

I'm getting ready to brew my first all grain batch and I'm a little confused about measuring water volumes. My mash in volume is 3.85 gallons, o.k. what's the best way to go about measuring out .85 of a gallon? Should I pour the 3 gallons in my pot and then convert the .85 to something other than gallons or what?

 

[brewkinger]

Just get it close.
3 gallons and 3 quarts and then just a little bit more


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[MattGuk]

Or maybe do it in litres?
Makes measuring easier IMO

 

[feedbag]

I would round up in that situation to 4 gallons.

 

[brewkinger]

I would round up in that situation to 4 gallons.

This also works, although I have found that I overshoot my mash temps a little and have to stir for longer.


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[feedbag]

This also works, although I have found that I overshoot my mash temps a little and have to stir for longer.


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I would use the 4 gals when calculating my mash temp to avoid this problem.

 

[fmr_army]

If I was feeling particularly anal-retentive, I'd do three gallons, three quarts and a a pint (aka 3.5 quarts). In real life I would do a scant 4 gallons - or "about 4 gallons". A little too much or a little to little water shouldn't make or break your mash - it's never been an issue for me.

 

[Firestorm159]

Thanks.