Hey guys,
I've got a few batches under my belt with an eBIAB setup I bought and I've been trying to take a lot more samples throughout the process to find out what my efficiency is. My last batch was a while ago so I don't quite remember exactly the numbers I was getting, but basically: I'm taking samples pre-boil and post-boil (as well as pre-pitch), and the numbers I'm getting just don't seem to be adding up. After dumping into the fermenter and whipping the hell out of it to oxygenate, I'm hitting my target FG. However, my pre and post boil numbers seem extremely lower than they should be.
When I take either of those samples (from the faucet at the bottom of the vessel), it's too hot to measure, so I either let it stand or even throw in the fridge for a bit while I let it cool (and yes, I'm correcting for temp).
Are the sugars in the sample tube settling towards the bottom and throwing my readings off? Has anyone else experienced this?
I've got a few batches under my belt with an eBIAB setup I bought and I've been trying to take a lot more samples throughout the process to find out what my efficiency is. My last batch was a while ago so I don't quite remember exactly the numbers I was getting, but basically: I'm taking samples pre-boil and post-boil (as well as pre-pitch), and the numbers I'm getting just don't seem to be adding up. After dumping into the fermenter and whipping the hell out of it to oxygenate, I'm hitting my target FG. However, my pre and post boil numbers seem extremely lower than they should be.
When I take either of those samples (from the faucet at the bottom of the vessel), it's too hot to measure, so I either let it stand or even throw in the fridge for a bit while I let it cool (and yes, I'm correcting for temp).
Are the sugars in the sample tube settling towards the bottom and throwing my readings off? Has anyone else experienced this?