ImperialStout
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Having problems hitting efficiency and SG targets consistently with big beers. AG brew 5 gal batches with 8 gal pot, 10 gal MT and batch sparge. Know efficiency will drop with big beers. Wondering if as a general rule increasing the mash from 60 to 90 min and increasing the sparge from 30 to 45 min will increase efficiency without adding off flavors. Know SG can be increased with DME but would like to try longer mash / sparge times first.
Typically ferment in primary for 14 days and in secondary for 7 days, both at 68 F. Just started making a yeast starter. Thinking of increasing primary to 21 days, especially for big beers but wondering if the longer primary time is needed with a yeast starter.
Typically ferment in primary for 14 days and in secondary for 7 days, both at 68 F. Just started making a yeast starter. Thinking of increasing primary to 21 days, especially for big beers but wondering if the longer primary time is needed with a yeast starter.