effiency questions

cadarnell · Jun 18, 2011

I've used "deathbrewers method" for 9 batches of beer now and I really love it ... I made a cooler mash tun and did a couple beers in that, but this is just better for me right now I think because I do have to use the kitchen stove at this time ... does anyone else seem to get better eff. when using less grain, like just 7 or 8 lbs. and making smaller batches? ... my eff. seems to go up on smaller batches and down on larger batches that use over 10 lbs of grain ... I do add a bag squeeze too ... any thoughts? .. oh all my crushes are extra fine for BIAB ...

PT Ray · Jun 18, 2011

I think it has to do more with your system. If you kept down sizing your grain bill, I'm sure efficiency will go down at some point.

Coincidentally, an 8 pound grain bill seems to work best with me. Most the time I design my recipes around 8 pounds just because of that.

millaj92 · Jun 23, 2011

If you're using a bag, even if you squeeze it, the more grain that's in it the lower your extraction will be. If you are limited to using a grain bag for mashing, I would stick to mini mash recipes at most.

dcp27 · Jun 23, 2011

I get the same problem with the BIAB, but I dont see the drop off til around 15lbs. I just partigyle my larger batches to make up for it.

how are you sparging?

cadarnell · Jun 23, 2011

dcp27 said:
I get the same problem with the BIAB, but I dont see the drop off til around 15lbs. I just partigyle my larger batches to make up for it.

how are you sparging?

i do it just like deathbrewer's method says ... and it really works great ... i think i figured out some of my problem since i posted this ... the few i have had eff. in the 60's have been pretty thick mashes ... I'm learning now that thinner mashes can really help me when using this method .. thanks for the thoughts !!