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Great, I’ll give Beersmith a go then. Thanks for all your help guys, it’s very much appreciated.

I think some sort of recirculation is needed for me and then initial running SG for records, I'm also going to get some PH testings equipment. Just as a side point - Is there a general rule of thumb for overheating strike water so it gets to the correct temperature once the grain has cooled it...

I’ve considered adding a recirculating port to the mash tun, sort of like a shower to spread it evenly across the bed. Would that increase efficiency?

I have to say I only over heat by strike water by around 2-3 degrees, perhaps I should try to get it a bit higher to compensate for drops. I'll try 73C next brew. I usually cool the water when I take OG readings, but I'm not 100% sure what my hydrometer is calibrated to. Do you think a...

Much appreciated, heres the whole recipe, and you can see my last brew session too. Let me know if you spot anything worth changing?

Store crushed, straight from The Malt Miller.

Dead space isn't huge, I already take that into consideration in my calculations. I think maybe next brew I'll eliminate the pump and just transfer using tap to intermediate vessel and then pop that into the kettle. Grain wise.. I get it from The Malt Miller and order as and when I need it (I...

I use Brewers Friend to make my recipes. Does beer smith say how much sparge water I should use? So you think perhaps sparge in 2 batches and then transfer to an in between vessel and then pump to kettle from there? I could certainly do that.

All sound like good ideas. Perhaps it may be time for a new hydrometer or an upgrade. I will look into iodine testing to make sure all my sugars are being extracted properly. Can I ask what is meant by sparging efficiently? I’d love to know how I could sparge better if you’ve got any tips...

I am vorlaufinf, then pumping straight from tun to kettle, then batch sparging, leaving for 15 minutes and then pumping the rest over.

Hi Guys! I suppose I should start by introducing myself first, I'm Tom, I''m 22 and I've been brewing only for around 8 months but have loved beer since I was allowed to drink. I've done a few nice all grain brewings on the kit I initially set up (a BIAB keggle) but I've been investing a little...