Hi
I am using a recipe the claims 80% efficiency for this 3 gal batch. Since this is my first all grain brew I am estimating it will be more like 65-70% (Fingers crossed). In order to hit the OG it required me to raise my Pale Malt from 6 lb to 11.5 lbs. If i raise the grain bill and not change the mash volumes it will change my mash thickness from about 1.25 to 0.6. My question is that if i do raise the grain bill do i need to change my mash volume as well and if so does this mean i will be making a larger then 3 gallon batch? A little confused on how to reconcile a lower estimated efficiency but maintain a decent mash thickness.
Thanks in advance and sorry if this was answered somewhere else, i couldn't find anything on this.
I am using a recipe the claims 80% efficiency for this 3 gal batch. Since this is my first all grain brew I am estimating it will be more like 65-70% (Fingers crossed). In order to hit the OG it required me to raise my Pale Malt from 6 lb to 11.5 lbs. If i raise the grain bill and not change the mash volumes it will change my mash thickness from about 1.25 to 0.6. My question is that if i do raise the grain bill do i need to change my mash volume as well and if so does this mean i will be making a larger then 3 gallon batch? A little confused on how to reconcile a lower estimated efficiency but maintain a decent mash thickness.
Thanks in advance and sorry if this was answered somewhere else, i couldn't find anything on this.