And other Q's. I know they dont all belong in here, but I didnt want to post in 4 different sections. Plus its all for AG brewing.
Anyway here goes.
1) Which is the preferred method for an AG beginner, decoction or single infusion mash? Or is there another option? Also why is said method better?
2) I understand that the Mash tank is to hold the grains and to steep, but if you have a lauter tank, is the only purpose for that to hold the water that feeds into the mash tank?
3) When AG brewing, do you have 2 pots? 1 for the actual brewing and one to hold the heated water used for mashing? Or is it better to just use one pot?
4) Corn Sugar, DME, Krausening. Why use any of one methods for carbonation than the other. I know that krausening is more complex, but what advantages does DME have over corn sugar?
5) Is a whirlfloc tablet the same as using irish moss? is there a preferred item to use for clarification of the beer?
Also, the below list is what I am considering purchasing, building for AG brewing, any help would be great.
60 qt SS keggle with therm/spigot
10 Gal rubbermaid type mash tun's (2ea) with spigot
6 Gal Better Bottle carboy with spigot for primary
5 Gal Better Bottle carboy with spigot for secondary
5 Gal plastic bottling bucket with lid & spigot
propane burner
mash paddle
large spoon
barley crusher mill
hydrometer
Wort Chiller (home made)
iodine
ph strips
and all the other usual items.
Is it better to use a false bottom, or the braided hose for the Keggle and the mash tun?
I am sorry for the long post, just trying to figure out exactly what I need to spend money on, and where I can save money.
Thanks again guys,
Josh
Anyway here goes.
1) Which is the preferred method for an AG beginner, decoction or single infusion mash? Or is there another option? Also why is said method better?
2) I understand that the Mash tank is to hold the grains and to steep, but if you have a lauter tank, is the only purpose for that to hold the water that feeds into the mash tank?
3) When AG brewing, do you have 2 pots? 1 for the actual brewing and one to hold the heated water used for mashing? Or is it better to just use one pot?
4) Corn Sugar, DME, Krausening. Why use any of one methods for carbonation than the other. I know that krausening is more complex, but what advantages does DME have over corn sugar?
5) Is a whirlfloc tablet the same as using irish moss? is there a preferred item to use for clarification of the beer?
Also, the below list is what I am considering purchasing, building for AG brewing, any help would be great.
60 qt SS keggle with therm/spigot
10 Gal rubbermaid type mash tun's (2ea) with spigot
6 Gal Better Bottle carboy with spigot for primary
5 Gal Better Bottle carboy with spigot for secondary
5 Gal plastic bottling bucket with lid & spigot
propane burner
mash paddle
large spoon
barley crusher mill
hydrometer
Wort Chiller (home made)
iodine
ph strips
and all the other usual items.
Is it better to use a false bottom, or the braided hose for the Keggle and the mash tun?
I am sorry for the long post, just trying to figure out exactly what I need to spend money on, and where I can save money.
Thanks again guys,
Josh