A question for anyone who uses a 5 gallon round cooler with a 9" stainless steel domed false bottom as a mash-lauter tun:
I know this is a common all-grain brewing equipment configuration, but what is the best way to mix the grains and hot water? Do you put the water in first and slowly add the grains? Do you add the grains in on top of the false bottom and dump the water in on top? Do you add the water and grains a little at a time? Once you add the grains and water, should you stir it up from time to time, or just let it sit? The idea would be to find a way to not plug all the holes in the false bottom in order to have a successful sparge.
Any ideas?
I know this is a common all-grain brewing equipment configuration, but what is the best way to mix the grains and hot water? Do you put the water in first and slowly add the grains? Do you add the grains in on top of the false bottom and dump the water in on top? Do you add the water and grains a little at a time? Once you add the grains and water, should you stir it up from time to time, or just let it sit? The idea would be to find a way to not plug all the holes in the false bottom in order to have a successful sparge.
Any ideas?