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I usual don't have issues hitting my desired OG but last night I did three things different and got a 64% efficiency versus my usual 77%.
The first difference was that I wrapped the my converted Keg mash tun with a sleeping bag to hold the temperature better. Being that it was all wrapped up, I didn't stir it after the initial stir at dough in. It help its temp very well though from 153 to only 150. Where as before it would drop into the 140's over 75 minutes.
The second was that the first gallon of running had lots of grain in it, so I poured it back on top after the grain bed had settled. I don't know if that would cause an issue but its not something I have ever done before other than just a little bit.
I also, didn't mash out for 10 min at 168 this time.
Anyway, I was expecting 1.058 and got 1.048 which put my estimated ABV at about %4.43 and I wanted %5.7.
I'm wondering if I should just leave it alone, if I could add add some sugar, dme, or something to bring it up a bit. Right now, my intention is to leave it alone but thought I'd see what others do when this happens.
Thanks,
David
The first difference was that I wrapped the my converted Keg mash tun with a sleeping bag to hold the temperature better. Being that it was all wrapped up, I didn't stir it after the initial stir at dough in. It help its temp very well though from 153 to only 150. Where as before it would drop into the 140's over 75 minutes.
The second was that the first gallon of running had lots of grain in it, so I poured it back on top after the grain bed had settled. I don't know if that would cause an issue but its not something I have ever done before other than just a little bit.
I also, didn't mash out for 10 min at 168 this time.
Anyway, I was expecting 1.058 and got 1.048 which put my estimated ABV at about %4.43 and I wanted %5.7.
I'm wondering if I should just leave it alone, if I could add add some sugar, dme, or something to bring it up a bit. Right now, my intention is to leave it alone but thought I'd see what others do when this happens.
Thanks,
David