Eastside Brewer
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I am planning on brewing a Brown Ale tomorrow and I am going to try a single decoction for the first time. I think I have the whole process down pretty good.
First Beersmith has the protein rest at 122 degres 35 min. Is this neccessary, or can it be shorter like 15 min.?
Next, if I am going to decoct 3.5 gallons of mash and boil, how long do I boil? Beersmith says step time is 60 min. So boil for 60 min. or bring to a boil and then add it back to Mash Tun and hold temp at 149 for 60 min.? I am confused.
Finally mash out at 168 which is totally self-explanitory.
Any help on this would be gretaly appreciated.
Eastside
First Beersmith has the protein rest at 122 degres 35 min. Is this neccessary, or can it be shorter like 15 min.?
Next, if I am going to decoct 3.5 gallons of mash and boil, how long do I boil? Beersmith says step time is 60 min. So boil for 60 min. or bring to a boil and then add it back to Mash Tun and hold temp at 149 for 60 min.? I am confused.
Finally mash out at 168 which is totally self-explanitory.
Any help on this would be gretaly appreciated.
Eastside