Tall_Yotie
Well-Known Member
Hey folks. So I helped a work buddy brew beer at his place, third time so far (did a double batch this weekend).
When I brew at my place I get that 75% efficiency target, sometimes better. I don't have a pH meter any more, but when I did I was getting in the expected range.
At his place however, we are hitting 65% efficiency (taking a hit at conversion) and had a 5.00 mash pH. Same equipment and technique. From our water chemistry calculator (using his water profile) we should have been at a 5.40 pH.
Does pH really make that big of a difference? Does it just need a LOT longer rest at a lower pH (more than 60 min)?
Any suggestions on increasing the pH? I know how to lower it, but would adding enough chalk to up the pH cause the flavor to be funky?
Thanks for your time and thoughts!
When I brew at my place I get that 75% efficiency target, sometimes better. I don't have a pH meter any more, but when I did I was getting in the expected range.
At his place however, we are hitting 65% efficiency (taking a hit at conversion) and had a 5.00 mash pH. Same equipment and technique. From our water chemistry calculator (using his water profile) we should have been at a 5.40 pH.
Does pH really make that big of a difference? Does it just need a LOT longer rest at a lower pH (more than 60 min)?
Any suggestions on increasing the pH? I know how to lower it, but would adding enough chalk to up the pH cause the flavor to be funky?
Thanks for your time and thoughts!