Griffsta
Well-Known Member
First all grain brew this weekend, so forgive the stupid question.
I have the capability to direct fire the mash tun, but if I batch sparge, what is the typical heat loss over a 60 minute mash? I have a somewhat decent lid for it, but I know it wont keep the heat. Do I just fire it up every 5 or 10 minutes to maintain the temp?
Now, if I decide to fly sparge, would I ever have any need to heat up the mash tun (seeing that the 168` water will be coming out of the HLT, I would think it should keep it pretty hot.) Again, first time all grainer...
So, with these options, should I batch sparge in the Keggle MLT, or would you fly sparge? I hear the fly sparging has better efficiency, but the batch sparge certainly seems easier.
Whatcha all think? I appreciate any input.
I have the capability to direct fire the mash tun, but if I batch sparge, what is the typical heat loss over a 60 minute mash? I have a somewhat decent lid for it, but I know it wont keep the heat. Do I just fire it up every 5 or 10 minutes to maintain the temp?
Now, if I decide to fly sparge, would I ever have any need to heat up the mash tun (seeing that the 168` water will be coming out of the HLT, I would think it should keep it pretty hot.) Again, first time all grainer...
So, with these options, should I batch sparge in the Keggle MLT, or would you fly sparge? I hear the fly sparging has better efficiency, but the batch sparge certainly seems easier.
Whatcha all think? I appreciate any input.