The reason I didn't reply to Mkling's message is that once again I've heard differing opinions. And to be honest I think I'm like any homebrewer, I know 5% doesn't make much difference... I just always want to improve the process, you know?
I think "over-sparging" doesn't really come in...
Alright, did more reading. Seems to be a lot of different opinions. I am going to try a thinner mash next time because I just used beersmith's setting in my calculation which is 1.25q/lb. I think I'll start by moving it to 1.5 and see if I see an increase in efficiency.
Questions: Do I...
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I am confused as to the effect of thinner mashes on wort. My brother and I have brewed 3 AG batches using single infusion mash with a double batch sparge. We have come out to 75% efficiency each time. Call me greedy, but I am shooting to get 80%. I have read several...