UnrulyGentleman
Active Member
Just wrapped up my second ever attempt at a BIAB session and wound up with about 55% efficiency, which is disappointing, but I know I'm new at it and will continue to improve. Can anyone lend a hand at pinpointing my issue?
Recipe
14lbs Pale Ale malt
11oz Crystal 60L
1.29oz Magnum (60)
1oz Magnum (5)
1oz Mt. Hood (5)
US-05 yeast
Mash at 152*
90 min boil
Batch size: 5.5 gal
Target OG: 1.070
Actual OG: 1.055
So, my 8.3 gal of strike water was heated to about 166* and when I mashed in, I pretty much got it to only 160*. When I eventually got to 152* I held it very steady at that temp for 60 minutes wrapped in blankets. I mashed out at 170* and held it there for 10 minutes. I collected just over 7 gallons pre-boil and after the 90 minute boil it finished at exactly 5.5 gallons. The bag I use is a 5 gallon paint strainer. The bag can support the weight of grain, but is perhaps to small to allow the grain to freely move in my 10 gallon kettle. My main concern for this particular batch is a poorly balanced beer that has strong bitterness without the malt body to back it up. Any thoughts or suggestions for my next go round? Thanks in advance!
Recipe
14lbs Pale Ale malt
11oz Crystal 60L
1.29oz Magnum (60)
1oz Magnum (5)
1oz Mt. Hood (5)
US-05 yeast
Mash at 152*
90 min boil
Batch size: 5.5 gal
Target OG: 1.070
Actual OG: 1.055
So, my 8.3 gal of strike water was heated to about 166* and when I mashed in, I pretty much got it to only 160*. When I eventually got to 152* I held it very steady at that temp for 60 minutes wrapped in blankets. I mashed out at 170* and held it there for 10 minutes. I collected just over 7 gallons pre-boil and after the 90 minute boil it finished at exactly 5.5 gallons. The bag I use is a 5 gallon paint strainer. The bag can support the weight of grain, but is perhaps to small to allow the grain to freely move in my 10 gallon kettle. My main concern for this particular batch is a poorly balanced beer that has strong bitterness without the malt body to back it up. Any thoughts or suggestions for my next go round? Thanks in advance!