too big of grain bil

[sethwar]

I messed up and got too big of 10 gallon recipe for my 10 gallon igloo. 28 Pounds of grain. What do I do now?

 

[cyberbackpacker]

Split mash! That is my first instinct... adds an extra hour to your day, but...

 

[stevo155]

Fly or batch sparging? I would split the bill or brew a 5 gallon batch instead. Or may brew 2 batches in one day and pitch different yeasts...experimental beer..Yeah!!

 

[Kahler]

^what he said!!

 

[jww9618]

Lower your grist/water ratio.

 

[sethwar]

Ya I was thinking of lowering my grist/water ratio and doing two batch sparges????

 

[sethwar]

Would I be okay with say 1 quart per pound?

 

[Revvy]

Adjust your mash thickness to 1.1 quarts/pound. That's what I usually do if I'm making out my 5 gallon. Just a little less water, and make it up in the sparge.

 

[sagnew440]

I normally have to double batch sparge all my 10 gal batches (exept for my mild). It takes a little longer but works.

 

[whalenutz]

Buy a bigger tun, you know to keep this economy going strong!!!