Trying to fit brewdays around some part time work. Is there any issue with mashing for 2-2.5 hours? I usually mash for 90 mins (BIAB) so I presume it shouldn't be a problem but just wondered if anyone had any thoughts.

I usually brew 23lt batches using BIAB but recently I brewed a small batch which hasn't turned out entirely as planned. Mainly due to poor efficiency, I usually get about 75%, this time only 61%. Is this typical of brewing on smaller scale? The recipe is here...

Hi there I am a homebrewer from Manchester, UK. I've been brewing for about 2 years using BIAB, previously I used kits and extract. I also grow my own hops and pick wild ones near me so any fresh hop recipes or tips would be welcome.