LarryC
Well-Known Member
I am preparing to brew a clone of Firestone's Velvet Merlin (yeah they call it merkin but we know what they mean). I have found a lot of different info on the mash & sparge temps and even time for mashing. I want the creamy smooth mothfeel that you get with the Velvet Merlin so I thought I'd ask for suggestions from the folks on HBT.
My plan is to mash at 155 for 60 minutes & sparge at 170 (batch sparge and I use a 5 gal. Rubbermaid MLT). In brewing classic styles they suggest mashing at 154 for 90 minutes. Others say mash in at a low temp then raise the temp (that would be somewhat difficult with my set up since I am maxing out the 5 gal. cooler as is)
Suggestions?
My plan is to mash at 155 for 60 minutes & sparge at 170 (batch sparge and I use a 5 gal. Rubbermaid MLT). In brewing classic styles they suggest mashing at 154 for 90 minutes. Others say mash in at a low temp then raise the temp (that would be somewhat difficult with my set up since I am maxing out the 5 gal. cooler as is)
Suggestions?