Extract to all grain conversions

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Bill · #1 Post by **Bill** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:22 am

Hey, I've been lookingn for a chart that shows how much grain to use when the recipe lists extract. I found this article by Ray Daniels on the Web and was wondering what you guys and gals thought of this listing:

http://www.allaboutbeer.com/homebrew/extract.html

I have no idea if this listing is correct or not. Please give me your opinions.

Greenblood · #2 Post by **Greenblood** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:06 am

I have seen similar conversions used before. While it probably works pretty well as a general rule, I assume this is an overly simplified way of doing things. It does not take efficiency into account. Nor does it take into account the slight varying gravities of DME and LME. I guess certain assumptions must be made when doing a conversion though, and one can always add extra DME or LME to adjust gravities.

John

Blktre · #3 Post by **Blktre** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:33 am

Promash/Beersmith. When doing AG recipes or conversions, just plug into the software and mess around with the amounts till you get the points and total gravity. All this takes into account effec. which by now, you should have an idea what your is or close to it.