gatomalo
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First AG batch over the weekend, an Oktoberfest Ale (very similar I've discovered to BierMuncher's). I was more focused on staying on top the process as a whole and making sure my equipment was working properly more so than focusing on the finer details.
I got around to calculating my efficiency today using brewersfriend calculator, and they've got me at 96%
My pre and post boil wort gravity were around 1.060... actually 1.057 and 1.061. I was expecting a lot closer to 1.050. For my AG, I wouldn't have been surprised with 1.045. I'm pretty meticulous about the volume of water I use and the temp at which I take my readings, but this was surprising.
I'm certain that this is not correct - but I'm not sure at which point along the way.
I batch sparged for 60mins, using a CPVC manifold in my rectangular cooler, and then boiled for 90mins.
Thoughts?
I got around to calculating my efficiency today using brewersfriend calculator, and they've got me at 96%
My pre and post boil wort gravity were around 1.060... actually 1.057 and 1.061. I was expecting a lot closer to 1.050. For my AG, I wouldn't have been surprised with 1.045. I'm pretty meticulous about the volume of water I use and the temp at which I take my readings, but this was surprising.
I'm certain that this is not correct - but I'm not sure at which point along the way.
I batch sparged for 60mins, using a CPVC manifold in my rectangular cooler, and then boiled for 90mins.
Thoughts?