dancingbarefoot
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Uh-oh, what have I gotten myself into? I went to the LHBS today in search of an extract kit for a porter. Ended up leaving the shop with a kit, alright, but it's got a bag o' grain in it. Gah! What have I done? At the time, I was thinking, "Sure, that's no problem. I can just find some directions for a partial mash and that'll be a piece of cake." I must've been insane!
The more I read brewing books and websites, though, the more complicated it seems. I've been reading John Palmer's "How to Brew" site, of course, but how do I know if this grain needs mashing or just steeping? (It's the British porter recipe on this page.)
I tried searching, but there are just too many search results to sift through. Can someone direct me to a foolproof, step-by-step guide to doing your first partial? This looks fine for steeping, but again, how do I know if I need to steep or mash?
The more I read brewing books and websites, though, the more complicated it seems. I've been reading John Palmer's "How to Brew" site, of course, but how do I know if this grain needs mashing or just steeping? (It's the British porter recipe on this page.)
I tried searching, but there are just too many search results to sift through. Can someone direct me to a foolproof, step-by-step guide to doing your first partial? This looks fine for steeping, but again, how do I know if I need to steep or mash?