wookiemofo
Well-Known Member
All the different variations/names is getting a little overwhelming, hoping someone can pin point what I am doing, and what I should do.
I've done 2 PM batches, both relatively low eff (50-60%).
I use A 3 gal cooler (orange drink cooler) with an ss braid. The first batch was 5+ lb grain, second batch was 2.5 lb grain.
Here is my method:
Mash with proper amount of water with proper temp. Once mash is complete (60 min), run 1-2 cups of wort per minute and recirculate until clear. Once that is clear, I start draining the wort into the kettle at the same rate. While this is draining, I add 2-cups of sparge water (proper temp/volume) at a constant rate, maintaining 1/4" water above the grain bed. I pour this onto a small coffee lid to avoid channeling.
This is technically a fly sparge correct? And a improper method for a fly sparge compared to my low volume of grain and how i distribute the sparge water. I thought this was a batch sparge but I think i am wrong.
Should I instead drain the first run of wort (after recirculating), then pour in my sparge water, let sit for 10 minutes after a stir, and drain that?
Would that give me a higher eff? Not to mention save time and stress? This latter method I just described is technically a single infusion batch sparge correct?
I've done 2 PM batches, both relatively low eff (50-60%).
I use A 3 gal cooler (orange drink cooler) with an ss braid. The first batch was 5+ lb grain, second batch was 2.5 lb grain.
Here is my method:
Mash with proper amount of water with proper temp. Once mash is complete (60 min), run 1-2 cups of wort per minute and recirculate until clear. Once that is clear, I start draining the wort into the kettle at the same rate. While this is draining, I add 2-cups of sparge water (proper temp/volume) at a constant rate, maintaining 1/4" water above the grain bed. I pour this onto a small coffee lid to avoid channeling.
This is technically a fly sparge correct? And a improper method for a fly sparge compared to my low volume of grain and how i distribute the sparge water. I thought this was a batch sparge but I think i am wrong.
Should I instead drain the first run of wort (after recirculating), then pour in my sparge water, let sit for 10 minutes after a stir, and drain that?
Would that give me a higher eff? Not to mention save time and stress? This latter method I just described is technically a single infusion batch sparge correct?