So if you have 10 lb of grain and you're going for 1.25 qt/lb water/grain ratio that's 10 lb * 1.25 qt/lb = 12.5 qt. In my case I have 1 gal under the false bottom of my mash tun so I actually use 16.5 qt to get the 1.25 qt/lb above the false bottom. When calculating strike temperature I have to account for all the water (including what's under the false bottom) and grain that's holding the energy. I heat the water in the mash tun so it doesn't play a part in the energy transfer. I just have to remember not to get freaked out when I see the 1.65 qt/lb water/grain ratio in such a recipe. I wish I could account for the 1 gal under the false bottom in the BeerSmith software, have it take that into concideration, and tell me I have a 1.25 qt/lb water/grain ratio.
ESB and APA being brewed today. First time using BeerSmith. Been using ProMash for years.
ESB and APA being brewed today. First time using BeerSmith. Been using ProMash for years.