I want to calculate my mash efficiency but I lack a key measure, the PPG (points per pound per gallon. Is there a table available with the PPG of common brewing malts?
TIA
First, welcome to the forum! Always looking for new community members and hope you contribute to the knowledge base.
In regards to your question, this is a loaded question as it’s based on a number of variables to include extract course grind, as is, extract course grind, dry basis, and moisture content. Without a COA for the malt it’s really impossible to tell exactly.
With all that said, you could conservatively estimate around 35 ppg for base malts. Since you’re homebrewing and not loosing tons of money if a malts ppg changes from 37 to 35 ppg the important thing is that you focus on brewing on a consistent manner.
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Exactly Loopie! Using the volume of water needs to be quite accurate. My starting volume has been built around 8 gallons for a 5-er.
If you use gravity, you’ll probably use less water. My whole pump system and left over trub in the electric kettle takes away from my potential.
Easy stuff, eh? Welcome!
Can you give us a glimpse as to your brew rig?
Sneezles
Thank you Loopie
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