Elysium82
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According to a website the ideal size is 50% extra of your final batch size, but minimum 30%. That is of website that doesn't refer to BIAB (I guess it is just the preboil size).
So, if I'd like a final batch size of 1.5 gallons...then my mashing size is 3.5 gallons (with a simple low grain bill of an APA recipe). Then if I am right, I'd need a kettle that can hold a minimum of 4 gallons, right? That would account for the grain bill, the mashing water, and would leave some space. Am I missing anything though? Or is there a simple rule of thumb one could share?
Thank you.
So, if I'd like a final batch size of 1.5 gallons...then my mashing size is 3.5 gallons (with a simple low grain bill of an APA recipe). Then if I am right, I'd need a kettle that can hold a minimum of 4 gallons, right? That would account for the grain bill, the mashing water, and would leave some space. Am I missing anything though? Or is there a simple rule of thumb one could share?
Thank you.