Mongo64
Well-Known Member
I've done several AG batches and I am struggling to get decent conversion efficiency. I read the thread about improving efficiency with batch sparging and noticed that 170 is the recommended temp during the sparge. I know I'm not hitting this since Beersmith is telling me to use 168 degree sparge water.
What temp water should I use for the sparge? How much of a difference will it make?
I've had to add a pound (more or less) of DME to each batch to hit the preboil gravity target for each batch. Going back and setting Beersmith "Brewhouse Efficiency" to 53% gives me the preboil gravity numbers that I find myself typically hitting.
I am not performing a mash out currently, but put the first runnings into the brewpot and performing 2 sparges.
Any suggestions for improvement?
What temp water should I use for the sparge? How much of a difference will it make?
I've had to add a pound (more or less) of DME to each batch to hit the preboil gravity target for each batch. Going back and setting Beersmith "Brewhouse Efficiency" to 53% gives me the preboil gravity numbers that I find myself typically hitting.
I am not performing a mash out currently, but put the first runnings into the brewpot and performing 2 sparges.
Any suggestions for improvement?