Oblomov
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My efficiency for the last 3 brews was around 50%. I originally blamed a too small brewpot (had to throw out some wort), but I bought a bigger one for the last brew and I'm still having the same problem. Since it's so unusually low, there must be something fundamentally wrong. Any thoughts are much appreciated
Basic setup
Basically, I think it must be either my thermometer (I have 3 and each indicates a different temperature), the grain or the pre-cracking by my LHBS.
Now before I spend event more $$$ on yet another thermometer, a grain mill and bulk grains from elsewhere. What could be the most obvious cause of my unusually low efficiency?
Basic setup
- I buy my grains pre-cracked from my LHBS and use them within a week.
- My mash tun is a 50 liter rectangular cooler with a braided hose.
- I am not 100% sure I can trust my thermometer (my third).
- I use a regular hydrometer.
- I do batch sparges.
- 6.00 kg Pale Malt
- 1.00 kg Caramalt
- Add 18.25 liter of water rest for 60 min at 69C down to 67C
- Add 6.50 liter of water, rest for 10 min at 72C
- This gave me 19 liters at 1.052
- Then I added 16.50 L of water at 75.0
- This gave me 15 liters at 1.026
Basically, I think it must be either my thermometer (I have 3 and each indicates a different temperature), the grain or the pre-cracking by my LHBS.
Now before I spend event more $$$ on yet another thermometer, a grain mill and bulk grains from elsewhere. What could be the most obvious cause of my unusually low efficiency?