HBC
Well-Known Member
Well, I am brewing an IPA with an expected gravity of 1.069.. I am mashing right now! I had a good 152-degrees holding steady, with propane heat on (it is cold here right now) to maintain temp. I set my alarm for 12-minutes to check on it, and WHAMMM!!! I come back to find a 175-degree temp mash. I am only about 25-minutes into the mash.
WHAT DO I DO?
Should I check my Gravity right after the 60-min mash? I assume it will be much lower due to the high temp. If I get a much lower OG/I suppose I can just balance the hops and call it an amber or brown ale??
Would you bother continuing?
If the gravity reads to make a favorable ABV beer at the mash stage, can I salvage the brew?
A prompt response is appreciated!
WHAT DO I DO?
Should I check my Gravity right after the 60-min mash? I assume it will be much lower due to the high temp. If I get a much lower OG/I suppose I can just balance the hops and call it an amber or brown ale??
Would you bother continuing?
If the gravity reads to make a favorable ABV beer at the mash stage, can I salvage the brew?
A prompt response is appreciated!