HeavyKettleBrewing
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Hey all,
In trying to further improve my process I have a simple question:
What is over sparging?
I have a round 5gal cooler MLT. I max out at about 13# for grains. I typically mash in 11# with 3.5gal of water. First runnings typically yield about 1.5 - 2 gal of wort. I have switched from fly sparging to batch sparging to hopefully rid myself of varying degrees of astringency that I have noticed in my less than hoppy ales. My Porters and hop heavy IPA tend to mask the astrigency, my palate/my opinion. I have been sparging an additional 5gal to achieve pre-boil volume of 6-6.5gal. Sparge water temp at 160F. First sparge 3 gal, 2nd sparge 2gal. I boil off about 1.5gal in a 60min boil. I use RO water from a local water store.
I have researched and cannot find an answer to what is too much water. Opinions and advice would be appreciated. I am getting ready for a brew session on Saturday.
In trying to further improve my process I have a simple question:
What is over sparging?
I have a round 5gal cooler MLT. I max out at about 13# for grains. I typically mash in 11# with 3.5gal of water. First runnings typically yield about 1.5 - 2 gal of wort. I have switched from fly sparging to batch sparging to hopefully rid myself of varying degrees of astringency that I have noticed in my less than hoppy ales. My Porters and hop heavy IPA tend to mask the astrigency, my palate/my opinion. I have been sparging an additional 5gal to achieve pre-boil volume of 6-6.5gal. Sparge water temp at 160F. First sparge 3 gal, 2nd sparge 2gal. I boil off about 1.5gal in a 60min boil. I use RO water from a local water store.
I have researched and cannot find an answer to what is too much water. Opinions and advice would be appreciated. I am getting ready for a brew session on Saturday.