psujeeperman02
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I loved making the switch to AG brewing. I still cannot wrap my mind around the volume of water needed for mash and striking...as well as what issues there'd be if I didn't use the correct amount.
For example, Im brewing an IPA this weekend with 12.5 lbs of grain.
The recipe that I found says to use 5 gal of water mashing.
However, If I run an online calculator, or even punch the recipe into beersmith, they tell me I only need just shy of 4 gallons.
Is one gallon less in the mash going to make a difference? And why does online calculators say I need 4 gals and the recipe calls for 5 gals?
Strike water is a bit easier because you need to wash the grains and get your volume up to pre-boil levels.
For example, Im brewing an IPA this weekend with 12.5 lbs of grain.
The recipe that I found says to use 5 gal of water mashing.
However, If I run an online calculator, or even punch the recipe into beersmith, they tell me I only need just shy of 4 gallons.
Is one gallon less in the mash going to make a difference? And why does online calculators say I need 4 gals and the recipe calls for 5 gals?
Strike water is a bit easier because you need to wash the grains and get your volume up to pre-boil levels.