MattDBrewer
Member
Hi guys,
I took the plunge and got all-grain equipment for Christmas. Brewed my first batch yesterday - with some hiccups. The instructions I have say to raise the temp of the mash tun up to 168 (from the 152 mash temp). I am using the NB 7.5 gallon all grain kit, so using coolers. The issue I have is that the amount of 200 degree water needed to raise 4 (or so) gallons of 152 degree water (which fell to about 149 over the hour) is significant and would exceed the volume of my tank. I have read some books that say Mash-out is not a necessary step, but what's the deal here?
Separately, I note that I think I lautered too quickly and significantly undershot the target OG of the recipe I was using.
All of that said, I have a healthy fermentation going this morning and am hoping for the best.
Thanks and happy New Year!
I took the plunge and got all-grain equipment for Christmas. Brewed my first batch yesterday - with some hiccups. The instructions I have say to raise the temp of the mash tun up to 168 (from the 152 mash temp). I am using the NB 7.5 gallon all grain kit, so using coolers. The issue I have is that the amount of 200 degree water needed to raise 4 (or so) gallons of 152 degree water (which fell to about 149 over the hour) is significant and would exceed the volume of my tank. I have read some books that say Mash-out is not a necessary step, but what's the deal here?
Separately, I note that I think I lautered too quickly and significantly undershot the target OG of the recipe I was using.
All of that said, I have a healthy fermentation going this morning and am hoping for the best.
Thanks and happy New Year!