I have so far been an extract brewer, slowly acquiring the gear for making the jump to AG via Brew-in-a-Bag. We did our first batch last nite, and I think it turned out pretty well, but not without a few hiccups.
Here's the recipe:
8# Maris Otter
5oz Crystal 120
3oz Crystal 90
4 oz Special Roast
1oz EKG; 0.5oz Fuggle (60)
0.5oz EKG (20)
0.5oz EKG (1)
WLP023
For the process:
I have a 15 gallon kettle; brought 8 gallons of water to 160F strike temp, hoping to mash at 152F for 60 min. Got a phone call and walked away from it for a bit too long and let the temp drop to about 145F, raised it up for the final 15 minutes, plus a little extra, at 152F. Mashed out at 170F for 10min. Squeezed the grains, and proceeded with the boil.
I hit my target OG and calculated that I got about 73% efficiency, which was I was pleasantly surprised with. I wonder though how the fluctuations in mash temp will affect my beer.
It smelled great in the boil, and I can't wait to drink it. Mostly just wanted to share the excitement of finally making it to all grain, and thank everybody on here for the wealth of knowledge. We've got a great community here!
Here's the recipe:
8# Maris Otter
5oz Crystal 120
3oz Crystal 90
4 oz Special Roast
1oz EKG; 0.5oz Fuggle (60)
0.5oz EKG (20)
0.5oz EKG (1)
WLP023
For the process:
I have a 15 gallon kettle; brought 8 gallons of water to 160F strike temp, hoping to mash at 152F for 60 min. Got a phone call and walked away from it for a bit too long and let the temp drop to about 145F, raised it up for the final 15 minutes, plus a little extra, at 152F. Mashed out at 170F for 10min. Squeezed the grains, and proceeded with the boil.
I hit my target OG and calculated that I got about 73% efficiency, which was I was pleasantly surprised with. I wonder though how the fluctuations in mash temp will affect my beer.
It smelled great in the boil, and I can't wait to drink it. Mostly just wanted to share the excitement of finally making it to all grain, and thank everybody on here for the wealth of knowledge. We've got a great community here!