I'll be mashing my crystal (1.5-2 lbs) for an IPA tomorrow and I'm uncertain how I want to try to do it.
Having steeped my grains before I used more water than you should for mashing, but was easily able to maintain 151-157* for 30 mins. I tried doing that with the correct amount of water and mashing like that, but had a hard time with the temp.
I've heard about heating the oven, but I'm not certain how far off the temp may be, and I'm not sure if my floating thermometer can handle the oven.
I have a 2 gallon Igloo water jug and feel heating it up and then doing something like a BIAB would possibly be the better way to do this.
Thoughts?
Having steeped my grains before I used more water than you should for mashing, but was easily able to maintain 151-157* for 30 mins. I tried doing that with the correct amount of water and mashing like that, but had a hard time with the temp.
I've heard about heating the oven, but I'm not certain how far off the temp may be, and I'm not sure if my floating thermometer can handle the oven.
I have a 2 gallon Igloo water jug and feel heating it up and then doing something like a BIAB would possibly be the better way to do this.
Thoughts?