Now ive got less space in my mash tun due to a crack at the top and a small hole underneath to stop it spreading im even more limited on how much water i can add to it.
Ive been thinking about batch spargin in 3 batches, i know 2 batches is technically correct but is there any major draw backs to doing 3 batches. Is it less efficient?
Batch sparging in 3 batches.
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Robdog
Batch sparging in 3 batches.
Last edited by Robdog on Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Batch sparging in 3 batches.
For my 40L batches I always sparge 3 times, the only difference you'll notice is how much more of a hassle it is to heat up and sparge that third round 
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With his simulated wood grain
With his simulated wood grain
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Robdog
Re: Batch sparging in 3 batches.
So so you mash as normal ie 2.5ltrs per kg of grain then divide what you then need into 3 equal batches?
Re: Batch sparging in 3 batches.
Since the mash and first run-off will account for all the grain absorption, your 2nd and 3rd sparges will be a 1:1 ratio, What you add will be what you get out.
Johnny Clueless was there
With his simulated wood grain
With his simulated wood grain