My eff was only 55% for a 10gal batch of WIT. My last 3 brew batches were all +/- a % point off of 55%, so at least Im consistent.
I found the option in beersmith for the mash in and then mash out option, and then to fly sparge. (not what I used for the WIT though, I used mash in then fly sparge, I followed the instruction perfectly temp, water, time still only 55%, the grain crush was perfect as well. Thanks Mike from Stilly Mashers of Arlington.)
I use a 3 keg Herms system, 2 pumps.
If I use the mash in, mash out and fly sparge the instructions look like below.
Mash in 8.84 gal of water at 162.5 deg, strike water, ok easy
Mash out 5.00 gal of water at 207.4 deg <== confusing part for me.. WTH, do I do here?
Then fly sparge 3.46 gal of water at 168.5 deg, ok easy
My question would be does this mean I have to light the burner under the mash tun to bring up the temp to 207 then sparge 5 gal out then start the 3.46 gal of fly sparge water at 168?
Only been brewing AG since, new years eve. Im trying to stop over compensating with grain for low Eff.
here is a pic for reference.
I found the option in beersmith for the mash in and then mash out option, and then to fly sparge. (not what I used for the WIT though, I used mash in then fly sparge, I followed the instruction perfectly temp, water, time still only 55%, the grain crush was perfect as well. Thanks Mike from Stilly Mashers of Arlington.)
I use a 3 keg Herms system, 2 pumps.
If I use the mash in, mash out and fly sparge the instructions look like below.
Mash in 8.84 gal of water at 162.5 deg, strike water, ok easy
Mash out 5.00 gal of water at 207.4 deg <== confusing part for me.. WTH, do I do here?
Then fly sparge 3.46 gal of water at 168.5 deg, ok easy
My question would be does this mean I have to light the burner under the mash tun to bring up the temp to 207 then sparge 5 gal out then start the 3.46 gal of fly sparge water at 168?
Only been brewing AG since, new years eve. Im trying to stop over compensating with grain for low Eff.
here is a pic for reference.