Getting ready to do my first batch of all grain and just wanted to run my method by you guys to critique before I do so. This is how I plan to mash/sparge so feel free to offer any tips/changes.
1) Dump grain in mash tun and pour 1.25qts/lb of grain of 165F strike water
2) Stir for ~5min then close lid on cooler and let sit for 60min
3) Vorlauf then drain wort into boil kettle
4) Measure amount of wort I now have and use the following formula to calculate sparge water (Sparge = 6.5gal - gallons of wort from first run) (I got the 6.5 gallons because this is about how much wort I want to start my boil with)
5) Add 170F sparge water to mash tun, stir for ~5min, wait 60min
6) Vorlauf then drain wort into boil kettle
7) Begin boil
How does my method look? Is waiting another hour after adding the sparge water necessary or should I reduce that amount of time? All help is appreciated
1) Dump grain in mash tun and pour 1.25qts/lb of grain of 165F strike water
2) Stir for ~5min then close lid on cooler and let sit for 60min
3) Vorlauf then drain wort into boil kettle
4) Measure amount of wort I now have and use the following formula to calculate sparge water (Sparge = 6.5gal - gallons of wort from first run) (I got the 6.5 gallons because this is about how much wort I want to start my boil with)
5) Add 170F sparge water to mash tun, stir for ~5min, wait 60min
6) Vorlauf then drain wort into boil kettle
7) Begin boil
How does my method look? Is waiting another hour after adding the sparge water necessary or should I reduce that amount of time? All help is appreciated