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  1. J

    Appalling Efficiency!

    @Dads_Ale Hi! Thanks for the info here. I did try to post a 'quick reply' before Christmas but checking here today, it obviously didn't work. Your Maris Otter husks look much more 'open' than my Golden Promise! I have ordered some today and will switch to a 90 minute mash. Will let you...
  2. J

    Appalling Efficiency!

    @Dads_Ale. Many thanks for your reply and don't worry about the questions! Yes, I bought all the malt at the same time. It was meant to be a 25kg bag (why not buy in bulk I thought) but as they dod not have on in stock, then send eight 3kg bags and a 1kg bag. I am VERY glad to hear you say it...
  3. J

    Appalling Efficiency!

    So my last post only let me put 1 picture, so a picture of my mash tun is attached to this. Here too is the recipe I am using currently, a basic IPA. And I have just noticed I used 4kg of grain not 5, which is what I ised for all my original calculations. Yes I know, but it was a long day. But...
  4. J

    Appalling Efficiency!

    Hi guys. Many thanks for the replies. All interesting stuff. So here goes with some question answering. @honeymonster. Thanks for this. I knew it would not read accurately when warmer so I have now also looked at a calculator on line. You are right that 1.029 at 64 degrees translates to 1.044...
  5. J

    Appalling Efficiency!

    Hi. New member here, getting into brewing, very interested and enthusiastic, looking for some guidance on step 1: the mash. Having bought some reasonable home brew equipment, I have now just completed my third all grain brew day. Learning all the time but seem to be really stuck on something...
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