For x gallons, how many pounds of grain?

[jvend]

I get that the mash strike water ratio is 1.5quarts for every pound I have (at 10 degrees over the desired mash temp) and that Sparge water is 1.5 times the water used to strike (at 165 F) until I hit 1.008 or enough wort is collected.

But how many pounds will I use based on the final desired volume?

i mean, for example, I want to do 5 gallons of beer using 2 row (80%), wheat (15%) and oats (5%). How many pounds will I use of each to get to 1.053? Is there a formula or something?

 

[Hammy71]

The easiest answer is to invest in a home brewing computer program or phone App. Beersmith is a rather common one.

 

[Hello]

Good question,p bit I'd just use beer smith or brew toad. Not sure how to figure it out. Assumption is total grain bill is under 10 lbs though.

 

[aStoutObserver]

Actually the free ones aren't too bad for this as well. My favorite used to be brewers friend before I bought beersmith.

 

[Hello]

So I guess x=brewer's software.

 

[cluckk]

There are just too many variables. Efficiency is a big determining factor. Get the software or use one of the free programs. Then most likely you will still be off on gravity until you zero in your extract yield and learn how to squeeze the best efficiency out of your unit.

 

[Woody1911a1]

Brewersfriend works just fine for me and theres a free version .