MDB
Well-Known Member
Ok totally stupid question: what is the difference? And let me say I have been brewing kits from 2 different LHBS and the process is a little different, does the process by each represent the differences? LHBS1 has me put the specialty grains in a cooler with water at 150-160 for 45 minutes or so, then pour through a strainer into my wort kettle and then rinse the grains with water (I forget temp but heated) Is that "sparging"? LHBS2 has me steeping the grains in a muslin bag in the wort kettle with water 150-160 then letting the bag dripout into the wort, kinda tea bag method.
Is one method partial mash and the other just stepping? What's the practical difference on the beer?
Is one method partial mash and the other just stepping? What's the practical difference on the beer?