After almost 6 months of putting my AG System together (A Simple Gravity Fed System), I finally Brewed this past Sunday. After running around like a Chicken with it's head cut off all Day Saturday running errands and getting my last minute stuff together for my system, I was Gunning and ready to go for Sunday. How'd it go?
All in all, I'd have to say it was a success. I only got 60% efficiency, but this weekends batch will be lautered at a Slower Pace (I am Batch sparging and it only took me less then 20 minutes for my first 3 gallon Sparge, then less then 20 minutes for my second Sparge). So, I am hoping that boosts my efficiency. I know that it isn't the Crack as I used my buddies JSP Grain Mill, and he gets about 83% from his Crack. Also, I forgot to add my Malto Dextrin into the Boil, and I forgot to add my 2 ounces of Roasted Barley to my Mash. So, I added the Roasted Barley to my Boil with my forst Hop Addition. As far as the Malto Dextrin, I promise I won't forget this weekend.
I'd have to call my first AG Brew a Success. I got it under my belt while learning about my AG System, and I got to hang out with a good friend of mine. We Brewed, smoked good Cigars, and drank good beer. I even have active fermentaion going on as I type.:rockin:
All in all, I'd have to say it was a success. I only got 60% efficiency, but this weekends batch will be lautered at a Slower Pace (I am Batch sparging and it only took me less then 20 minutes for my first 3 gallon Sparge, then less then 20 minutes for my second Sparge). So, I am hoping that boosts my efficiency. I know that it isn't the Crack as I used my buddies JSP Grain Mill, and he gets about 83% from his Crack. Also, I forgot to add my Malto Dextrin into the Boil, and I forgot to add my 2 ounces of Roasted Barley to my Mash. So, I added the Roasted Barley to my Boil with my forst Hop Addition. As far as the Malto Dextrin, I promise I won't forget this weekend.
I'd have to call my first AG Brew a Success. I got it under my belt while learning about my AG System, and I got to hang out with a good friend of mine. We Brewed, smoked good Cigars, and drank good beer. I even have active fermentaion going on as I type.:rockin: