sohabrewer
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Hello, new to the forum. I am doing 2 to 2.5 bbl batches and have been having issues hitting my pre and post boil OG targets. I typically mash for 40 minutes and then recirculate for 20 min. Mash temp depends on style but any where from 152, 154 or 156 F. I measure my PH of mash as well and it is within the expected mash PH range. I am trying to pin down the problem and wondering of your feedback on the following:
1. preground malt. I rarely mill my own and am trying to pin down just one supplier. As of now I bounce between BSG, Country Malt, and a couple of other smaller suppliers and have it preground by them all unless it will cause a huge delay.
2. Mash time
3. I sparge based on what Beersmith 2 tells me to, but opinions on other methods and feedback on channeling would be helpful. How to prevent the channeling.
4. My system is quoted as a 2.5 barrel system but the majority of my PB volumes are 84 to 86 gallons in a 100 gallon pot which makes for a rigorous boil.
If you have other questions or need further to provide feedback, please let me know. Thanks!
1. preground malt. I rarely mill my own and am trying to pin down just one supplier. As of now I bounce between BSG, Country Malt, and a couple of other smaller suppliers and have it preground by them all unless it will cause a huge delay.
2. Mash time
3. I sparge based on what Beersmith 2 tells me to, but opinions on other methods and feedback on channeling would be helpful. How to prevent the channeling.
4. My system is quoted as a 2.5 barrel system but the majority of my PB volumes are 84 to 86 gallons in a 100 gallon pot which makes for a rigorous boil.
If you have other questions or need further to provide feedback, please let me know. Thanks!