by r.c.barstud » Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:10 pm
I forgot, the calculus, my bad. Ok so here's what ya do, to get the grain required. Divide the total volume required by 4, that will give you the total grain required in kilos. Then get your percentages (80% corn) times by the total required divided by 100 equals amount of corn required. Eg a 60 litre total volume divided by 4 = 15 kg of grain required, 80% X 15/100= 12 kg corn, do the same for all 3 grains. Adjust the ph to 4.5. It should be stilled with a thumper, and collect hearts from 75-55.
I soften the water with gypsum, good water is kinda important, that amount of gypsum is going to differ depending on your water quality in your area.
If you can't get 6 row barley, use the good old 2 row and "beano", beano can be bought on eBay, we don't have it here in aust, unfortunately,
But that's it, it's a lot of work mashing the grains and getting the balances right, but it's so close to the real deal its not funny, it's just a LOT smoother that's it's give away.
ENJOY!!