insp79
Well-Known Member
So far I have brewed 30 gallons in 5 gallon batches on the new Brutus with a few mods.
The best mash efficiency I have achieved is 68%.
I need advice how to work my new brewery.
Should I account for Mash tun dead space, plus the amount of water inside the HERMs coil when determining the quantity of water in the mash?
If I add the extra water does it dilute the Mash?
Example: If I have a recipe that requires, say, a 1.25 qt water per lb. of grain. I strike with the required quantity of water. Dough in.
Then as the temperature begins to drop, I utilize the Herms coil, by circulating water through the coil in the HLT. The water ratio,in the mash, is depleted, and constantly replenished.
I have been infusing extra water to Mash out at higher temp (168 F)
Then completely drain the mash tun, and add remaining required water at 168 F to Sparge.
I have been using BrewSmith, but I always have to tweak my equipment profile because I do not know what to do. Confused.
I have been trying to put this question into words for the past two brews. I need help.
Don't drink and brew!
The best mash efficiency I have achieved is 68%.
I need advice how to work my new brewery.
Should I account for Mash tun dead space, plus the amount of water inside the HERMs coil when determining the quantity of water in the mash?
If I add the extra water does it dilute the Mash?
Example: If I have a recipe that requires, say, a 1.25 qt water per lb. of grain. I strike with the required quantity of water. Dough in.
Then as the temperature begins to drop, I utilize the Herms coil, by circulating water through the coil in the HLT. The water ratio,in the mash, is depleted, and constantly replenished.
I have been infusing extra water to Mash out at higher temp (168 F)
Then completely drain the mash tun, and add remaining required water at 168 F to Sparge.
I have been using BrewSmith, but I always have to tweak my equipment profile because I do not know what to do. Confused.
I have been trying to put this question into words for the past two brews. I need help.
Don't drink and brew!