Efficiency can be calculated in one of two ways, as I see it. First, we should be able to determine how efficient our mash is in terms of extracting fermentables from the grain. Shouldn't we also be able to determine the efficiency of our overall process (isn't this referred to as Brewhouse efficiency?). I started thinking about this as I dumped the bottom of my kettle today. I brewed 6 gallons of beer, but I only put 5 of it into my fermenter.
Promash calculates my efficiency as 65% (I batch sparged today). Does this take into account the wasted stuff at the bottom of the kettle, or should I determine this as a 6 gal batch, which brings my efficiency to 78%.
Just curious.
Promash calculates my efficiency as 65% (I batch sparged today). Does this take into account the wasted stuff at the bottom of the kettle, or should I determine this as a 6 gal batch, which brings my efficiency to 78%.
Just curious.