Tim F
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Afternoon all,
I haven't had awesome efficiency and wondering what I can do to improve. I am using an esky with a false bottom made of fine stainless mesh. I find that this drains really quickly if I let it (a few minutes max). I mash with about 2.8:1 water to grain. After draining, I batch sparge at 77C, stir well, sit for 10 minutes, then drain again. I've been getting 60% this way. Would draining any slower after mashing or sparging make a difference to extraction of sugars? Any other improvements I could make?
I haven't had awesome efficiency and wondering what I can do to improve. I am using an esky with a false bottom made of fine stainless mesh. I find that this drains really quickly if I let it (a few minutes max). I mash with about 2.8:1 water to grain. After draining, I batch sparge at 77C, stir well, sit for 10 minutes, then drain again. I've been getting 60% this way. Would draining any slower after mashing or sparging make a difference to extraction of sugars? Any other improvements I could make?