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hop utilization setting in equipment profile

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In the equipment details window the hop utilization box suggests that with small batches 5 gall or so that hop utilization with pellets is 100%, and higher with larger batches. While reading New, Brewing Lager Beer It is said that hop utilization is at best 35% using pellet hops in the boil. Do I need to change my setting in Beersmith from the default setting to something like 35%?
 
No,
  BeerSmith by default is set up for small batch usage (i.e. 100% would be normal for < 20 gal batches).  For microbreweries, they adjust this number upward to 200 or even 300% depending on size and utilization.

Cheers!
Brad
 
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