Big Al
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At least I got to brew twice today, but as I'm still new to AG I'm having problems with my efficiency.
I brewed an Arrogant Bastard Clone recipe last night with a target OG of 1.078 at 75% efficiency
I ended up with 1.069 65%(Better than my 1st attempt of 1.060)
Today I brewed an IPA target OG 1.071 at 75% actual (1.061) 65%
I'm using a new Mash Tun which is a 48 qt rectangular cooler. My questions are:
1) Should I just expect lower efficiency from the rectangular cooler and plan accordingly?
2) What can I do to improve my efficiency.
Both were Single Temperature Infusion Mashes at 152 degrees for 1 hour. I sparged at 170 degrees and collected about 6.2 gallons of wort which boiled down to right around 5 Gals.
It's not the crush either, I'm grinding my own and couldnt' be happier with the results from my MaltMill.
Thanks for any help in advance!
I brewed an Arrogant Bastard Clone recipe last night with a target OG of 1.078 at 75% efficiency
I ended up with 1.069 65%(Better than my 1st attempt of 1.060)
Today I brewed an IPA target OG 1.071 at 75% actual (1.061) 65%
I'm using a new Mash Tun which is a 48 qt rectangular cooler. My questions are:
1) Should I just expect lower efficiency from the rectangular cooler and plan accordingly?
2) What can I do to improve my efficiency.
Both were Single Temperature Infusion Mashes at 152 degrees for 1 hour. I sparged at 170 degrees and collected about 6.2 gallons of wort which boiled down to right around 5 Gals.
It's not the crush either, I'm grinding my own and couldnt' be happier with the results from my MaltMill.
Thanks for any help in advance!