I can't seem to figure out why under sehedule I always have to add 5 degrees to the strike temp to hit my target.
Example would be if I wanted to hit 152f the program tells me I need 164.9f
but I would need 170f degrees to hit the target.
I use an igloo and single infusion when making beer, I also have calibrated the igloo twice, and use it in my template.
I'd also like to say Beer Tools is an excellent program. I think I've tried them all and even made a few spread sheets and nothing has come close.
I can't believe how easy it is to hit a beer style the first time, all thats left is to foucus on your brewing.
Strike Temp
Moderator: jeff
BTP? Boil Vessel?
I assume you're asking about BeerToolsPro.
The first thing I would suspect is that for your Mash In infusion, you haven't selected a Heating Vessel in the Edit window. If you don't select a Heating Vessel, the program assumes you are using a directly fired mash tun and will undershoot your strike temerature. For my set up, the difference is about 5-7
The first thing I would suspect is that for your Mash In infusion, you haven't selected a Heating Vessel in the Edit window. If you don't select a Heating Vessel, the program assumes you are using a directly fired mash tun and will undershoot your strike temerature. For my set up, the difference is about 5-7
BTP v2.0.* Windows XP
a pot
You have two choices:
A) Create and calibrate the pot (as a new vessel) and the stove (as a new heat source) you use to heat your water. In this case BTP will tell you how long it will take to bring you water to strike temp.
B) Create a pot and a heat source and don't bother calibrate either. In this case, BTP won't predict your time to strike temp, but your strike temperatures should now be correct.
A) Create and calibrate the pot (as a new vessel) and the stove (as a new heat source) you use to heat your water. In this case BTP will tell you how long it will take to bring you water to strike temp.
B) Create a pot and a heat source and don't bother calibrate either. In this case, BTP won't predict your time to strike temp, but your strike temperatures should now be correct.
BTP v2.0.* Windows XP
That's great!
I think this default is a little confusing at first for those of us that never use directly fired mash tuns. I suppose it makes sense, though, if you think that not choosing a Heating Vessel implies that you're not using one.
Perhaps this edit window should have a check box or a radio button that requires you to select "Unheated" or "Directly Heated Mash Tun" before making it's calculations.
I think this default is a little confusing at first for those of us that never use directly fired mash tuns. I suppose it makes sense, though, if you think that not choosing a Heating Vessel implies that you're not using one.
Perhaps this edit window should have a check box or a radio button that requires you to select "Unheated" or "Directly Heated Mash Tun" before making it's calculations.
BTP v2.0.* Windows XP