Hmm.. So just calculate for a thinner mash and do away with the extra sparge step to top off. May take a bit more practice to get the right volume, but I'm open to that too. It may only work out on my bigger kettle though. Thanks everyone..

I will definitely give that a go on my next brew day. Just been doing cold water so I can squeeze the bag comfortably, but will bust out some gloves for some hot squeezing action.

Not really. I pour cold water into the bagged grain while on a colander, so I can squeeze it more. Trying get more sugars out, instead of just topping off the kettle with plain water.

Cool, definitely not just me then. Could be an algo thing too. I use a corona mill, so definitely crushing fine. You really have no choice but "rough" fine crush on a corona and BIAB. Learned that from my first few brews, and research.. Thanks everyone for the insight, to a really minor...

OK, at least I'm not the only one that has seen the discrepancy. Not sure what you mean on your question. Put in the temp where? Still a newbie on using BF.. Thanks..

For Pre-boil, I take measurements after mixing the sparge/top off water addition. For Post-boil, measurements are take after chilling the wort or from the fermenter before pitching.

I'm in San Diego, so altitude should not be a factor, IMO. The bigger pot though has a less vigorous boil. I really need to get a better propane stove or go electric. Don't really worry about it, but was just baffled why I was getting the discrepancies. Heck, another pound of grain to get...

Thanks for the reply. 1. Yes I have, but maybe I did not set it right. My batches are 4-2 gallons and use a different brew pot for the 2 gallon brews, but still use the same equipment profile. Both brew pots have the same lower OG values. 2. I have done about 6 brews on my setup. All...

Hi everyone, I have done a few brews now and accepted that the efficiency with my equipment is around 58-65 or so. What I have been baffled with is I usually hit my est. pre-boil OG, but my post boil is 3-7 points off on the low side. What could cause this? I do BIAB, one vessel mash and...