B Buck2001 Member Joined Apr 15, 2009 Messages 19 Reaction score 0 May 28, 2011 #1 Is it possible to make your wort and then wait until the next day to do your boil? Just a random thought I had tonight.
Is it possible to make your wort and then wait until the next day to do your boil? Just a random thought I had tonight.
bob1852 PKU HBT Supporter Joined Jun 2, 2008 Messages 64,951 Reaction score 16,516 May 28, 2011 #2 I have not done it, but I have read about people on HBT that have done overnight mashes.... The problem you run into is that when your wort gets below ~140*F for a long period of time, it can get fouled with certain bacteria, wild yeast, etc....
I have not done it, but I have read about people on HBT that have done overnight mashes.... The problem you run into is that when your wort gets below ~140*F for a long period of time, it can get fouled with certain bacteria, wild yeast, etc....
HokieBrewer Well-Known Member Joined Sep 17, 2008 Messages 1,071 Reaction score 35 Location Greensboro, NC May 29, 2011 #3 I've done an overnight mash and it turned out fine. Great way to shave some time off your brew days.m, especially if you brew in the morning.
I've done an overnight mash and it turned out fine. Great way to shave some time off your brew days.m, especially if you brew in the morning.