Ashevillain
Level 3 Potions Master
Hey HBT,
I've read through several threads/searches and know exactly what size mash tun I would need to do various gravity 5/10 gal batches if I were batch sparging.
I used the BIAB calculator and it seemed that for even a 1.060 gravity 10gal no sparge batch I would need a mash tun volume higher than 15gal unless I was getting very high efficiencies, which is a bummer because there's a decent 52qt for 22 bucks on amazon right now.
Is that about right?
What are your thoughts? I want something that can easily do moderate gravity no sparge 10gal batches with minimal headspace, that will leave me room to do larger gravity 10gal batch sparges.
Will 52qt cut it or am I looking at a 60-70qt cooler? And if that's the case wouldn't 62 be the max volume needed to suite my no sparge needs on a regular gravity batch?
I enjoy brewing very small beers as well sometimes. I love the small english styles so that's my main reason for avoiding any uneeded headspace.
I've read through several threads/searches and know exactly what size mash tun I would need to do various gravity 5/10 gal batches if I were batch sparging.
I used the BIAB calculator and it seemed that for even a 1.060 gravity 10gal no sparge batch I would need a mash tun volume higher than 15gal unless I was getting very high efficiencies, which is a bummer because there's a decent 52qt for 22 bucks on amazon right now.
Is that about right?
What are your thoughts? I want something that can easily do moderate gravity no sparge 10gal batches with minimal headspace, that will leave me room to do larger gravity 10gal batch sparges.
Will 52qt cut it or am I looking at a 60-70qt cooler? And if that's the case wouldn't 62 be the max volume needed to suite my no sparge needs on a regular gravity batch?
I enjoy brewing very small beers as well sometimes. I love the small english styles so that's my main reason for avoiding any uneeded headspace.