question about doing 10 gallon batches with 5 gal equip.

ilikeguns said:

I like to brew big beers (15lb+ mashes) and typically do 5 gallon batches. I have a big enough brew kettle but only have a 10 gallon mash tun.

Is there any harm in making a batch of wort, dumping it into my boil kettle, then making another batch and then doing a double batch in my kettle (a full size keg).

I would think it would be fine but I was wondering if there were any unexpected pitfalls that some of the more experienced people could point out.

Thanks all..

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Gab1788 said:

I do ten gal batches. My HLT is only 26lts (6.5gals?) and MLT is 40ltrs (10gal) and my BK is 70lts (18gal?). I just sparge twice. Mash and first sparge are with 26lts then second sparge is about 18 to20lts. This works great for me and I get a bit of increased efficiency from the se sparge ( normally get 1050 from 8.5kg grain). Also, saves waiting for a second mash to be done.

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ilikeguns said:

good though on the "averaging" jasonsbeer... Frankly, I like to brew, but this last brew took about 5 hours which ain't easy with a wife and two kids.

For those doing 10 gallon batches, what kind of mash tun are y'all using for those brews with a big grain bill?

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