Long time lurker, first post (I think), just made the switch to all-grain.
Quick question: I'm in need of a good way to measure the brew kettle volume after each step (first running, sparge, pre-boil, post-boil, etc.). Obviously, I'm looking to my first few batches to help me narrow down my process & equipment when it comes to evaporation, volume after each mash step, etc.
Right now I have a wooden dowel that I've calibrated to my brew kettle. Works fine for everything up to the post-boil measurement... there's no way I'm trusting the wood to be sanitized for anything after flameout.
So how do you all do it? What piece(s) of equipment do you use to measure volume, especially one that can be reliably sanitized?
Quick question: I'm in need of a good way to measure the brew kettle volume after each step (first running, sparge, pre-boil, post-boil, etc.). Obviously, I'm looking to my first few batches to help me narrow down my process & equipment when it comes to evaporation, volume after each mash step, etc.
Right now I have a wooden dowel that I've calibrated to my brew kettle. Works fine for everything up to the post-boil measurement... there's no way I'm trusting the wood to be sanitized for anything after flameout.
So how do you all do it? What piece(s) of equipment do you use to measure volume, especially one that can be reliably sanitized?