T thenatibrewer Well-Known Member Joined Jan 18, 2007 Messages 144 Reaction score 0 Location cincinnati May 16, 2008 #1 my question is simply how hot is to hot for sparge water??? i sparged today and by the end of the event the grains were about 172 to 174? what do you think?
my question is simply how hot is to hot for sparge water??? i sparged today and by the end of the event the grains were about 172 to 174? what do you think?
B Brian S Well-Known Member Joined Feb 18, 2008 Messages 57 Reaction score 1 Location St. Charles, MO May 16, 2008 #2 From what I have read you should be fine. Tannins don't start leaching till about 180+
Yuri_Rage Gritty. HBT Supporter Joined Jul 24, 2006 Messages 14,260 Reaction score 786 Location Southwest May 16, 2008 #3 That sounds just about perfect. You want to sparge hot in order to thin the mash and get max extraction. Brian is right - just keep it under 180°F.
That sounds just about perfect. You want to sparge hot in order to thin the mash and get max extraction. Brian is right - just keep it under 180°F.
OP OP T thenatibrewer Well-Known Member Joined Jan 18, 2007 Messages 144 Reaction score 0 Location cincinnati May 17, 2008 #4 thanks i appreciate the input....