Biggest grainbill in a 40L boiler

Biggest grainbill in a 40L boiler

by Lars

Hi, I'm considering an imperial stout. I have a 40L buffalo. What's the biggest grain bill I can mash in a 40L buffalo and still get a 19L brew length? What's your experience? I'd rather not have to top up

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Post #2 made 11 years ago

by PistolPatch

This post here will get you sorted Lars.

The help there has pics of the first BIABAcus Pre-Releae but it won't be too hard to apply to 1.3. You will be able to play with as many scenarios as you like there very easily.

Last edited by PistolPatch on 12 May 2013, 21:37, edited 2 times in total.

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Post #3 made 11 years ago

by mally

Lars - I did a very quick check with one of my recipes (I also have a 40L Buffalo).
If you leave the BIABacus autoestimates as standard you could get about 1.080 to 1.085 (a little over 9Kg) with a 19L VIF.
You could possibly get a higher OG or more VIF if you use advanced trub management though (hopsock/KFL reductions etc).

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