water to grain ratio

[Beast]

Is a starting water to grain ration of 2qts per 1 lb of grain satisfactory for vodka mashing?

When it is all said and done (mashing) what should the grain to water ratio be when you have completed the mash run and are ready to begin fermenting?

Thanks, Beast

[Ben Randolph]

I would say that a ratio of 3 to 1, water to grain, by wieght would make a good mash; 8.43 # of grain to every 3 gallons of water. This formula is pretty basic and works well but may leave a little to be desired if counting pennies on a large scale for a business.