Black Bess
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:04 pm
Chaps,
here's my attempt at a stout. Didn't go perfectly and I have no pictures cos the missus has taken the camera with her to Jockland.
Black Bess (21L)
4200g MO
750g Flaked Barley
400g Roasted Barley
150g Crystal
50g Northern Brewer 60 min boil
Wyeast Thames valley 2L starter
Mash temp 67deg for 90 mins
Final mash temp 66deg
18L collected in FV @ 1.046
I understand why I collected less than planned; I didn't account for the increased grain bill. I don't understand why my OG was so low (should have been about 1.051). I did 2 batch sparges as usual. Any ideas or easy ways I can improve my efficiency? Cheers,
Jake.
here's my attempt at a stout. Didn't go perfectly and I have no pictures cos the missus has taken the camera with her to Jockland.
Black Bess (21L)
4200g MO
750g Flaked Barley
400g Roasted Barley
150g Crystal
50g Northern Brewer 60 min boil
Wyeast Thames valley 2L starter
Mash temp 67deg for 90 mins
Final mash temp 66deg
18L collected in FV @ 1.046
I understand why I collected less than planned; I didn't account for the increased grain bill. I don't understand why my OG was so low (should have been about 1.051). I did 2 batch sparges as usual. Any ideas or easy ways I can improve my efficiency? Cheers,
Jake.