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I tried a partial mash recipe the other day using 4 lbs grains, 2 pounds flaked corn and a half pound flaked rice. I mashed it at 152 for 1 hour 45 mins (probably too long), and immediatly was stuck. I have never been stuck. Did I mash the flaked corn and rice too long? It almost looked like...

Thanks for the ideas guys!

Does anyone store their bulk DME in plastic containers? Like something you would store your Christmas decorations in? The bag that it comes in is a pain in the butt. Not sure if a plastic container would be air tight enough. Don't want to end up with a 50 lb. solid block. Any ideas...

Hmm, well I guess that is good news. Hopefully that is it. Because I would say 12 of my last 13 brews have all been way low. How do people get it properly mixed? Looks like I need to hit the gym again. :)

My readings are always taken off the top. After I top off, I pick up the carboy and shake for about 30 seconds or so. Then, I use a beer thief (or whatever it's called), and take the mixture from the very top. I then make sure it's cooled to 65 degrees (it's usually at about 75), and take my...

Thanks for the replies. I will check prior to topping off next time. I do shake the s@$t out of it....that had come to my mind as well How do I properly check efficiency? Can I check it prior to the boil?

I am partial mashing, and constantly about a point or more low according to Beersmith. For instance #1: -5.5 pounds DME -5.5 pounds Grains -5.25 gallon batch -Beersmith estimate, 60% efficiency 1.065 -Actual 1.052 #2 -3.3 pounds LME -4 pounds grains -5.25 gallons batch -Estimate...

More specifically, If beersmith tells me 1.030 with 3 gallons water, and after my mash I have 3 gallons of wort, 1.03 should be my target?

Does OG change from pre to post boil? So, if I am doing a partial mash, I can plug into Beersmith the amount of grains, efficiency, and the OG that it gives me should be what I see after the mash?

Thanks for all the quick responses!

I keep seeing that people only "re-use" yeast up to 4 generations. What happens after 4 generations? Also, if I washed a yeast cake and create 6 batches, I can use those 6 batches 3 more times effectively getting 19 batches out of one? What if I used the yeast cakes from those 6 batches...

Thanks for the help guys, live and learn! Cheers

You think if I double my mash time I can recover?

No, it's a partial. I am at 3qt / pound. Don't know what I was thinking, it was a long night last night.

Oop, I screwed the pooch, lol. :drunk:

How important is the water to grain ratio when mashing? If there is excessive water, what are the effects?

When using a yeast cake, how do you introduce oxygen? Is it OK to aerate it?

Thanks for the replies guys, doesn't look like I missed too much in the last half decade, other than a few brain cells maybe :cross:

First post, whats up? Well, I am getting back into brewing after about 6 years off. I have 2 brews bubbling away! Anyway, I opened up all 5 of my old 5G. soda kegs that havn't seen light in years, and wow, they look great inside! They even have some clean water at the bottom from the...