JMSetzler
Well-Known Member
As I prepare to do my first AG brew in a couple weeks, I'm considering all my options for the mash. With the help of BeerSmith, I have looked at several different options and I'm not sure which method is the best and I don't understand the merits of one over the other.
First option: (14 lb grain bill / 5.5g batch / 6.5g boil volume)
Mash in: 12.50 qts of 179.5 degree water (hold at 158 degrees for 45 mins)
Mash out: 5.0 qts of 199 degree water (hold at 168 for 10 mins)
Take first runnings
Sparge: 4.1 gallons of 168 degree water
Second option:
Mash in: 18.6 qts of 173.5 degree water (hold at 158 degrees for 45 mins)
Take first runnings
Sparge: 3.8 gallons of 168 degree water
Which method would you use and why?
First option: (14 lb grain bill / 5.5g batch / 6.5g boil volume)
Mash in: 12.50 qts of 179.5 degree water (hold at 158 degrees for 45 mins)
Mash out: 5.0 qts of 199 degree water (hold at 168 for 10 mins)
Take first runnings
Sparge: 4.1 gallons of 168 degree water
Second option:
Mash in: 18.6 qts of 173.5 degree water (hold at 158 degrees for 45 mins)
Take first runnings
Sparge: 3.8 gallons of 168 degree water
Which method would you use and why?