Mash Efficiency, first time measured

[IXVolt]

I've completed 5 batches of AG brewing (Batch Sparge), and last weekend I calculated my efficiency for the first time.

I think the first AG batch I did, I was probably at 50% or lower. Since then I started grinding my own and watching temps closer, I have noticed a significant difference.

I made a 10 gallon batch and got 84.6% extraction. How respectable is that? Should I try to tweak things and get into the 90's or is it not worth it? I'm fairly new to Mash efficiencies.

 

[MgMt_Home_Brew]

I would be happy with that.... for a while, then I would probably start screwing with it again.

 

[JMD87]

85% is great. However, you don't want to mess with anything until you find what efficiency you hit consistently. I'm pretty consistent at 85-88%, and there's no reason to do better then that as a homebrewer.

 

[IXVolt]

I did notice hot spots throughout the tun, Not sure how to fix those other than just stirring, which I did. But at some point I just say hell with it and let her sit. This was my first attempt at a 10 gallon batch so I'm not sure if that would help or hinder my efficiency.