metalpysko
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Didn't make a lambic but I did do the different rests for a lambic on a some what ipa it was 1.030 now would the 4 rests really affect the out come of the eff
Is it normal have a low og
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bottlebomber
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The rests may have an effect on conversion and efficiency but if anything it would be greater. What is your recipe and process?
metalpysko
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10 lbs 6 row and 5 different hops
bottlebomber
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metalpysko said:
You got 45% efficiency, definitely something wrong there. It could be the grain crush, that's usually the first thing to examine. Then you need to make sure you're mash is done converting with a simple iodine test. Next you need to look at your volumes and the temp of your sparge.
If I think I'll be getting a little low of efficiency on my system for whatever reason I'll mash with .75 quarts per lb (thick) and then use a ton of sparge water putting me 10% over my projected preboil. This is usually only for huge grain bills where my runoff won't go below 1.010
I'm guessing it was a problem with your crush.
