4JBrew
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Nov 8, 2012
- Messages
- 50
- Reaction score
- 7
So, I have a bayou classic 36qt (9G) SS kettle that I have been wanting to use for my BIAB sessions. I've done a few 2.5G batches in a similar vessel, but I'm ready to brew a rather simple Cream Ale BIAB style. I setup an EQ profile in Beer Smith, but I am confused about a few things. I'm thinking maybe I didn't set the profile up right, or I don't know how to calculate water volume. My entire grain bill is only 8 LBS. I plan on doing a 90 minute mash @150F. Beer Smith is calculating that I need to add 35qt (8.75G) of 154.4F Water. That leaves me with a wopping 1qt of volume to add my 8LBs of grain. Yeah, that's not going to happen. What I am doing wrong here? Has anyone created an equipment profile for this kettle? Additionally, how much water SHOULD I use to mash 8LBS of grain for this BIAB. So many calculators, so many different results. (part of my problem, I haven't calculated the true boil-off rate of this kettle/burner yet).
Thanks!
Thanks!