Okay - i'm finally asking the question(s) that i should have when first starting to BIAB.
I have a straightforward excel spread sheet which computes required mash volume taking inputs (desired fermenter volume, lbs of grain, shrinkage, quantity of hops, boil losses). For this recipe: 30.6 lbs grain, 11G into fermenter, 3.1 grain absorption, 1.5G boil loss, shrinkage computes to 16.2 Gallons required.
In BS - I enter comparable quantities and BS computes 18.3Gal.
I'd like to use BS to guide me on water adjustments, so getting mash volume is important - what am i missing?
thanks
I have a straightforward excel spread sheet which computes required mash volume taking inputs (desired fermenter volume, lbs of grain, shrinkage, quantity of hops, boil losses). For this recipe: 30.6 lbs grain, 11G into fermenter, 3.1 grain absorption, 1.5G boil loss, shrinkage computes to 16.2 Gallons required.
In BS - I enter comparable quantities and BS computes 18.3Gal.
I'd like to use BS to guide me on water adjustments, so getting mash volume is important - what am i missing?
thanks