jcarson83

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Well the title says it all. What goes in the tun first?

david_42

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I put the water in first, so I can check the temperature after the tun warms up. If you stir well, it really doesn't matter.

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If you add the water (or at least some of the water) first, then the weight of the grains is supported by the water, and it considerably reduces the possibility of a stuck sparge. At least thats my experience when using a false bottom.

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chillHayze

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Yep, add some "foundation water" to a level a few inches above your false bottom, then add some grain, then some water, then some grain, you get the picture.

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I have two stainless t-valves that are heavy and they keep the false bottom held down very nicely. Something to think about...

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I find grain to water gives better results, Im more likely to hit the correct mash temperature first time or if I dont it tends to require less adjustment.
Never thought about the mechanics of it though.

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I like grain to water because that way I don't have to worry about the thermal coefficient of my mash tun, just how much heat I will lose to the grist.

alemonkey

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Either way works fine, IMHO.

jcarson83

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I did one yesterday and tried the grain to water. Well that could have been bad since I almost put too much water in for the size of my tun. I guess thats just experience with my equipment.

uglygoat

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i put a gallon or so of hot water into the tun to pre-warm it, then i dump it out before the addition of the strike water.... don't lose so much heat to the transfer when i start the mash. my grandma taught me that with a lunch thermos ages ago.

then i prefer water in, then slowly stir the grain in.

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