First, I have only been a member for a month or two, and the amount of information I have garnered from HBT is amazing! I have since assembled a rudementary AG system, and have done three AG batches so far - something I never could have done without HBT. So, thanks everyone for all the info so far even though all I have really done is eve's drop on lots (LOTS) of threads!
Here is my question:
I am looking to make an AG recipe that calls for an acid/protein rest at 112* at the beginning of the mash. Then go up to 158*. I use a cooler for a mash tun so I have no way to heat the mash from 112* to 158* in the mash tun. Could I start the mash in my boil kettle, do the rest, then directly heat the boil kettle (with a propane burner) to 158*-160*, then transfer it to my mash tun (cooler) for the rest of the mash? Then just batch sparge, as usual?
Or will I scorch the grains if I heat the mash with a propane burner in my boil kettle? I could constantly stir?
I can forgo the acid/protein rest if it's not a good idea, but the recipe looks pretty good with the rest!... here's the link to the recipe I was going to try:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f70/vi...an-wheat-2011-hbt-contest-240710/#post2850132
Thanks for any input!!
Here is my question:
I am looking to make an AG recipe that calls for an acid/protein rest at 112* at the beginning of the mash. Then go up to 158*. I use a cooler for a mash tun so I have no way to heat the mash from 112* to 158* in the mash tun. Could I start the mash in my boil kettle, do the rest, then directly heat the boil kettle (with a propane burner) to 158*-160*, then transfer it to my mash tun (cooler) for the rest of the mash? Then just batch sparge, as usual?
Or will I scorch the grains if I heat the mash with a propane burner in my boil kettle? I could constantly stir?
I can forgo the acid/protein rest if it's not a good idea, but the recipe looks pretty good with the rest!... here's the link to the recipe I was going to try:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f70/vi...an-wheat-2011-hbt-contest-240710/#post2850132
Thanks for any input!!