recipe reduction question
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:46 pm
Im an extract brewer who Just picked up brewing classic styles. The recipes call for 7 gallons of water but im only able to brew with 6. whats best way to adjust recipe? 
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Re: recipe reduction question
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:10 pm
You can typically use a linear reduction. If you post the recipe I'd help you reduce it if it would help.
Re: recipe reduction question
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:49 pm
Yeah, differences in volume are linear. Differences in efficiency are reflected on base malt only. Specialty malts and adjuncts remain the same.
Re: recipe reduction question
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:38 pm
here it is BR thanks for the help
extract:
pilsner LME 3.3lbs
light LME 3.3lbs
rice syrup 1.7lbs
hops:
1.0 oz liberty 4% AA 60 min
0.5 oz liberty 4%AA 1 imn
yeast:
Whie Labs california (2 vials)
thanks again!
extract:
pilsner LME 3.3lbs
light LME 3.3lbs
rice syrup 1.7lbs
hops:
1.0 oz liberty 4% AA 60 min
0.5 oz liberty 4%AA 1 imn
yeast:
Whie Labs california (2 vials)
thanks again!
Re: recipe reduction question
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:43 pm
so you are brewing 5 gal batches not 6?
Re: recipe reduction question
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:53 pm
2.75 of each lme
1.42 of rice syrup
.83 liberty for 60
.42 liberty for 1
That is assuming that you are going from a 6 to 5 gallon batch.
also, depending on the style, if the all grain recipe wants you to mash low like at 149, I suggest and have had success subbing .5 to 1 lb of sugar for a porportionate amount of extract.
1.42 of rice syrup
.83 liberty for 60
.42 liberty for 1
That is assuming that you are going from a 6 to 5 gallon batch.
also, depending on the style, if the all grain recipe wants you to mash low like at 149, I suggest and have had success subbing .5 to 1 lb of sugar for a porportionate amount of extract.