I have a question about the 10 gallon Megapot and it's false bottom as used for mashing a 5.5 gallon brew. Sorry if this is a ridiculously obvious question. Just hoping to settle all doubts. Any and all advice appreciated!
The space below the false bottom holds about 2 gallons of water/wort.
- should this quantity of water be included or not in the formula of 1.5-2.0 quarts of water per pound of grain? (i.e.- a 12 lb grain bill uses 4.5 gallons of water at 1.5qt/lb.) Should I really be adding another 2 gallons of water to reach the bottom of the false bottom? (6.5 gallons total?!)
-if so, it seems that there will there be less sparge water used to reach about 7 gallons for a pre-boil level? I know the grain absorbs a lot but....
-if not, then using only 4.5 gallons of water, only 2.5 gallons will be in contact with the grain during mash
Thanks in advance
The space below the false bottom holds about 2 gallons of water/wort.
- should this quantity of water be included or not in the formula of 1.5-2.0 quarts of water per pound of grain? (i.e.- a 12 lb grain bill uses 4.5 gallons of water at 1.5qt/lb.) Should I really be adding another 2 gallons of water to reach the bottom of the false bottom? (6.5 gallons total?!)
-if so, it seems that there will there be less sparge water used to reach about 7 gallons for a pre-boil level? I know the grain absorbs a lot but....
-if not, then using only 4.5 gallons of water, only 2.5 gallons will be in contact with the grain during mash
Thanks in advance