Cpt_Kirks
Well-Known Member
Does this sound right?
I am using an unmodified 5 gallon igloo water cooler. I add a couple of gallons of 170* water, and let it sit for about 10 minutes, then drain it. Then, I add my nylon grain bag with 2-3lbs of base malts. I pour about a quart of 160* water per pound and put the lid on. Every 10 minutes, I check the temp and raise and lower the bag a couple of times. If the temp drops below 150*, I add a little bit of boiling water, and raise the bag a couple of times to mix it in. After about 50 minutes, I drain the wort and slowly pour 1/2 gallon of 170* water per pound of grain over the bag, then raise and lower the bag several times. Then, I lift the bag and let it drain (NO squeezing).
I put the wort (mash and sparge) into my boil pot and add a muslim bag with my specialty grains. I bring it to a boil, removing the bag before it hits the boiling point.
Sound right?
I missed my target gravity by a bit Sunday and want to make sure I didn't miss anything.
I am using an unmodified 5 gallon igloo water cooler. I add a couple of gallons of 170* water, and let it sit for about 10 minutes, then drain it. Then, I add my nylon grain bag with 2-3lbs of base malts. I pour about a quart of 160* water per pound and put the lid on. Every 10 minutes, I check the temp and raise and lower the bag a couple of times. If the temp drops below 150*, I add a little bit of boiling water, and raise the bag a couple of times to mix it in. After about 50 minutes, I drain the wort and slowly pour 1/2 gallon of 170* water per pound of grain over the bag, then raise and lower the bag several times. Then, I lift the bag and let it drain (NO squeezing).
I put the wort (mash and sparge) into my boil pot and add a muslim bag with my specialty grains. I bring it to a boil, removing the bag before it hits the boiling point.
Sound right?
I missed my target gravity by a bit Sunday and want to make sure I didn't miss anything.