jamesewelch
Active Member
I've successfully brewed 2 small batches of IPAs, but I'm having a problem with my mash efficiency. Calculated using my hydrometer and using beercalculus at hopville.com, it says was measured at 49%.
As far as sparging, I have a large strainer that I use to pour the grains/water into and then repeat once more (twice total). Are there any tricks to getting more out of it? I've thought about using cheesecloth or something so I can wring the grains to get all the liquid out.
If I end up with lower than expected OG, is there a formula that I can use to increase it via corn sugar or other ingredient?
Am I looking in the right place to increase my efficiency?
thanks
As far as sparging, I have a large strainer that I use to pour the grains/water into and then repeat once more (twice total). Are there any tricks to getting more out of it? I've thought about using cheesecloth or something so I can wring the grains to get all the liquid out.
If I end up with lower than expected OG, is there a formula that I can use to increase it via corn sugar or other ingredient?
Am I looking in the right place to increase my efficiency?
thanks