I've been having some mash conversion/efficiency problems

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by ghostinthemachine, Oct 20, 2015.

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  1. ghostinthemachine

    ghostinthemachine Initiate (0) Aug 14, 2015 Louisiana



    if i was hitting around 61% efficiency every time id be fine with that. I'm reading now and starting to wonder if my water is right
     
    #21 ghostinthemachine, Oct 22, 2015
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Water (particularly in terms of mash pH) can affect mash efficiency. One small variable among many. Of course, that's recipe dependent, because grain bill also affects the mash pH.
     
    #22 VikeMan, Oct 22, 2015
  3. dmtaylor

    dmtaylor Savant (1,149) Dec 30, 2003 Wisconsin

    Good idea. Check that mash pH. Sweet spot is about 5.2 to 5.5.
     
    #23 dmtaylor, Oct 22, 2015
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