airborn wrote:Andy
Tell me a bit about volume.
You just write 23 liters?
I have tried to put it into Beersmith2 but being my first attempt - I'm not sure at all so
I would like to know your start - possible sparge - before boil - after boil
If you know the numbers - that is
OK, there's a bit going on here. The more experienced fellas feel free to pitch in.
The volumes are going to depend on several variables. I can give you my numbers, but they may not be 100% on you system.
My grain crush is 1.2mm and I work out my absorption at 700ml per kg.
But as Dinnerstick said, best not to worry too much about the details.
For the English, I would go something like:
Fill to 25 litre mark
Lift pipe and sparge/rinse with 5litre
Boil should loose 3litre
Total at the end should be 23litre
For the USA, I would go something like:
Fill to 25 litre mark
Lift pipe and sparge/rinse with 4.5litre
Boil should loose 2litre
Total at the end should be 23litre
I'm still doing battle with Beersmith. I find it great to record recipes etc, but I'm still struggeling a bit with working out the tech stuff!