Efficiency
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For homebrewers, great efficiency is more of a bragging right and a demonstration of understanding more than a cost saver. Consistency is king! [1]
Fine milling of malt results in higher extract yield. In the case of fine grist, more enzymes are released and because of the greater contact surface, the substrate is better exposed to enzyme action.[2]
"The biggest thing I found that bumped my efficiency back up was recirculating. I don't have a RIMS or HERMS - I just recirculate like a vorlauf with a pump at the end of the mash until my inline sight glass shows pretty clear."[3]
Various mash parameters such as mash pH and thickness can affect efficiency, but within reasonable ranges, the effect is small.[2]
- http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php/Effects_of_mash_parameters_on_fermentability_and_efficiency_in_single_infusion_mashing
- http://www.themodernbrewhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Troester_NHC_2010_Efficiency.pdf A Closer Look at Efficiency
- http://www.themodernbrewhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Troubleshooting-Brewhouse-Efficiency.pdf Troubleshooting Brewhouse Efficiency
- http://www.themodernbrewhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Understanding-Efficiency.pdf Understanding Efficiency
References[edit]
- ↑ https://byo.com/article/the-perfect-crush/
- ↑ a b De Rouck G, Jaskula B, De Causmaecker B, et al. The influence of very thick and fast mashing conditions on wort composition. J Am Soc Brew Chem. 2013;71(1):1–14.
- ↑ http://www.themodernbrewhouse.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1167