LovesIPA
Well-Known Member
I typically get between 85% and 90% mash efficiency with my setup. I have brewed Biermuncher's Centennial blonde ale a couple of times and I've always overshot the gravity by quite a few points. The beer has come out good so I haven't complained.
But if I wanted to brew the recipe to the real OG, I have to cut down on the grain bill quite a bit. Instead of using the 8.25 pounds of grain for a 5.25 gallon batch, I would need to use 6.45 pounds. This is by far the smallest grain bill I've ever brewed with and I'm worried about over-sparging. I haven't experienced it yet but I'm wondering if it's a real concern or if it's not something that I'm likely going to run into. I fly sparge and would need to run 6.25 gallons of water through the grain bed to get my target boil volume. That seems like I would be over-sparging, if there is such a thing.
I think my only other option would be to use more grain, but stop sparging at a certain point and then top off the kettle with water.
But if I wanted to brew the recipe to the real OG, I have to cut down on the grain bill quite a bit. Instead of using the 8.25 pounds of grain for a 5.25 gallon batch, I would need to use 6.45 pounds. This is by far the smallest grain bill I've ever brewed with and I'm worried about over-sparging. I haven't experienced it yet but I'm wondering if it's a real concern or if it's not something that I'm likely going to run into. I fly sparge and would need to run 6.25 gallons of water through the grain bed to get my target boil volume. That seems like I would be over-sparging, if there is such a thing.
I think my only other option would be to use more grain, but stop sparging at a certain point and then top off the kettle with water.