Definition of vorlauf?

OK, guys...I've done a search. No results.

Would someone please define and clarify "vorlauf"/

I've even gone to wikipedia and encarta,but no results.

in for answers...

Vorlauf is derived from the German verb vorlaufen which means to "run ahead". In brewing this is when you initially run off wort from your lauter tun into a vessel called a grant. You then keep recirculating the runnings from the grant back on top of the grain bed until the wort begins to run clear. You can now proceed with a normal sparge.

wikipedia is on my Humor list. As the founder of wikipedia puts it, "I can't believe people use this for college papers without checking the references."

http://www.beertown.org/education/dictionary.html

vorlauf. (fogh’-lawf)
German term for recirculation of wort through the grain bed.
[Not exactly right, but close.]

Rotchercokoff - German for V.D.

Derveenerslydur - German for vaseline

Vorlauf - German for run ahead

wilsonwj said:

Rotchercokoff - German for V.D.

Derveenerslydur - German for vaseline

Vorlauf - German for run ahead

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vahfrumpukin - someone that has just started drinking. (Or someone at Lorenas bachelorette party )

decoxarok - German brand name for viagra

ichshpittenquiken - German for premature ejaculation

gigundaloompa - like the hawaiian word "aloha", this has several meanings. 1 - an oompa loompa with a thyroid problem. 2 - The tent-like structure created while on your back with morning wood. 3 - The German exclamation uttered upon seeing a woman with extremely large breasts.

Muschiefurz - German for Quief (or however you spell that)

Kai

mycoxaphalen- german version of levitra.

Hopfan said:

gigundaloompa - like the hawaiian word "aloha", this has several meanings. 1 - an oompa loompa with a thyroid problem. 2 - The tent-like structure created while on your back with morning wood. 3 - The German exclamation uttered upon seeing a woman with extremely large breasts.

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I think another meaning for this word is-OOPS!!!I killed another hooker.(derived from the eastern part of Germany in the late 1950's)

Schtoppenziefloppen - a German bra...

Isnt vorlauf the same as lautering?

BrianK3721 said:

Isnt vorlauf the same as lautering?

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No.........lautering is separating the wort from the grain. Vorlauf is recirculating a quart or so of runnings so the wort runs clear.

When people translate "vorlauf" as "run ahead" it really means the "first step". As in: the first step of the process in clarifying (lauter) the wort from the grain.

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Vorlauf simply uses the grain bed to clear the mash runnings prior to lautering to reduce grain fragments ending up in the boil kettle.
Not everyone runs a recirculating mash rig...

Cheers!

What's the German term for bringing a thread back from the dead?

von den Toten zurückkehren

jtratcliff said:

What's the German term for bringing a thread back from the dead?

von den Toten zurückkehren

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Zombiezeiten...LOL!

When I was living in German in the 70s I ordered a steak and it came out bloody (I don't like blood). So I told the waiter "Ich bin kein Blutsauger" (I'm not a blood sucker (vampire).

"Zombiezeiten"

Perfect

The old SOB in me rears its ugly head as I think to myself, "if someone asks this question, it is apparent that they do not own, or have not read, a basic book on brewing which would have the meaning of that word and, therefore, the answer to the question within its covers". The internet is a wonderful thing, but it seems in too many instances to have replaced having at least rudimentary knowledge of whatever topic the user is has decided to enter.

BigEd said:

The old SOB in me rears its ugly head as I think to myself, "if someone asks this question, it is apparent that they do not own, or have not read, a basic book on brewing which would have the meaning of that word and, therefore, the answer to the question within its covers". The internet is a wonderful thing, but it seems in too many instances to have replaced having at least rudimentary knowledge of whatever topic the user is has decided to enter.

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You sir have taken the words right out of my mouth. If only people would read just one book we'd all be better off.