First brew problems
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First brew problems
So I watched a kegland video where he makes a 5.5 gallon batch and grabbed a recipe off the net for a 5.5 gallon recipe. Have 11.44 lb grains and 5 gallon mash water. But not only is it super thick unlike the video but the grains are pressed up against the lid. Worried this batch is completely screwed. Help!
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Re: First brew problems
Hey Mike,
I assume you are using a robobrew and with those number something doesn't sound right. Are you sure you have 11.4 lbs and not kg? sorry maybe a stupid question but it sure would explain it.
I assume you are using a robobrew and with those number something doesn't sound right. Are you sure you have 11.4 lbs and not kg? sorry maybe a stupid question but it sure would explain it.
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Re: First brew problems
yeah thats what i was thinking, ended up throwing it out and when i go buy new grains ill double check the scale measurement type. definately seemed like way way too many grains but being my first time didnt have a reference to say to myself this doesnt seem right lol
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Re: First brew problems
1.75 qts/water per pound of grain is fine or should be fine. I go with 2 qts./water per pound in my Robobrew. 5 gallons water in the mash should be okay to deal with. I would never have tossed it.
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