Johnnyhitch1 said:Yes...
So could a butt load of other factors.
But in general i believe that darker malts lower pH which in turn hurts conversion and efficiency...
What does your recipe/gravity readings look like?
25518 said:Say 2 Lbs. Of black patent with I think I had 8 Lbs of two row will really kill the conversion?
Weird this was I brewed a double ipa and was only 3 points off two weeks ago, same equipment and technique.
Hopper5000 said:yeah, on that note do you mill your grains at the LHBS? Sometimes they mess with their setting which can impact your efficiency.
Heavy darkness.
I brewed a milk stout with 1lb of black patent and that was way too much for a 5.5gal batch IMO. 2lbs in that size batch would equal liquid ashtray to me. As others have said, the ph changes with the highly roasted or killed malts is going to lower the pH and affect efficiency.
I've been reading through this thread, taking notes. Readjusting recipe for future use. want a black stout. Not ashtry stout. Then creamy stout. it does have somewhat of a burnt taste to it. This is why I like AG brewing. Readjust, readjust, readjust. I'm having fun learning. Thank you.
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