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The sparge would have made a difference but your BH efficiency still seems low compared to mine. That being said I'm managing mash PH in addition to the 1 gallon cool sparge which adds up incrementally. You've calibrated your hydrometer/refractometer, right?

I went from a 3V keggle system with gas kettle, electric HLT/HERMS and cooler mash tun. I really love this thing, especially once you read through this thread and get it dialed in. I'm making some of the best beer I've made in the last 10+ years of home brewing and you can't beat the simplicity...

So I did my flagship DIPA today for the 2nd time on the AF. My best technical batch of this beer by far so I'm excited to see the final results. I've got the efficiency dialed now, pretty consistent between 75-85% depending the size of the grain bill. I did have my first issue with "stuck"...

I was at my LHBS today here in Greenville, SC and he just got an Anvil Foundry 10.5 with recirculation kit in that's not spoken for yet. I know there have been more than a few posts of people looking for them so if you're interested call Ken at Grape and Grains, 864-236-5676, tell him you saw it...

Tear the kegs down, dump the posts and dip tubes in with PBW and soak them over night. While you're at it, tear apart and toss in your taps, shanks, beer/gas couplers and anything else that's gotten nasty. I'd grab a couple 1 gallon paint straining bags for all the small parts, bag them and use...

If your pre and post boil volumes were spot on then I'd say it was just a bad reading. I usually take 2-3 readings after the mash with a really good stir each time scooping up from the bottom.

Yeah, that looks like mine. I just hang it off the edge of the kettle which is why the top two coils aren't submerged. Could be designed a little better but it's still pretty effective, especially when coupled with a whirlpool arm.

You're headed in the right direction. Good call on the screws, did the same thing. Verify your boil off and losses when you do the test run. As for the chiller, what size Foundry did you get? I've got the 10.5 and the only issue I have with the chiller is that the top 2 coils sit above the...

Are you hitting 212F? If yes, who cares about your boil off rate? Just adjust accordingly in what ever software you're using and let her rip!

Flaked adjuncts do not need to be milled, they have already been released from their husk and have sufficient surface area for sugar extractions. As for leaving them separate, some brewers prefer to handle them slightly different than the primary grains. A protein rest being one example. A...

Now that I'm using my own mill again my numbers have all shot way up and been a lot more consistent the last 3 batches. I'm sure this was your entire issue with these last two. I've got a good relationship with my LHBS but if I showed up and the grains were not what I asked for I'd have them...

10 batches in and mine has stayed in place as well. That said, if it comes out it's not going back in. As mentioned, for brewing beer it's really not necessary on this system.

So with a new mill in the house I figured a second run of my Bad Neighbors White Ale was in order as it was my lowest mash efficiency by far to date on the AF. The neighbors also destroyed the keg in less than 3 nights so there's that. It originally ran at 69% with the LHBS doing a double mill...

It's a two roller from NB called the Hullwrecker. Affordable, good reviews, so far so good. 🤞

Ran my oatmeal coffee stout today, very happy once again. Broke in the new Hullwrecker grain mill. Set it at 0.030" and it chewed through the grains pretty well. Definitely produced a more powdery crush than I was getting from a double mill at the LHBS. Managed 75.6% mash efficiency with 3lbs...

I'm so happy with 120v on the 10.5 that installing the bigger outlet isn't even on the radar right now. The hops just need 212, and it'll do that all day on 120.

I've used the "Exbeerimental" label before, definitely helps set expectations. I also like to say "Hey, would you like to try some of my shitty home brew?" That really gets the gears turning. I've said it before, I'm not torn up about efficiency as much as consistency. But with several batches...

The hazy IPA went really well today. Total grain bill was 15.25lbs which included a pound of rice hulls. No issues at all, did a one gallon sparge at the end and nailed my gravity and volume targets. So weird boiling for an hour and adding nothing but yeast nutrient. Should finish out just over...

Keep us posted, I'll be curious to see how your efficiency comes out.

Brewed a Belgian Pale Ale today, session went pretty much text book with mash efficiency of 78% which is more what I'd like to see. I do have a mill on the way so wheat will no longer kick my ass. Doing a big, hazy IPA on Friday with wheat and oats in the grist. Planning for 72% mash...