The grain mill was not to blame for efficiency problems. The grist was fine, dusty, and pretty well the grains were cracked open. This pretty much was a hollow victory since I was still wondering what was going on but at least I know it is not the grain mill. When I brewed my honey nut brown ale I squeezed the brew bag like the dickens after I sparged and I got 60-some percent so I now figure it is my equipment and is it is not efficiency friendly. 60% and above is not bad, since I don't have the proper equipment, so I am not going to complain.
Just bottled my orange wheat and I am loving it so far. Not only am I getting started on developing a great summer beer, that may even be competition worthy, but it gives me a good base on a cascade IPA that I would like to make. Slowly but surely I am turning into a brewer and the more I open myself up to learning recipes and just brewing the more become competent. Hopefully the more secure I feel in my adventures the more likely it will lead to some professional brewing later on.
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