a couple of questions concerning sparging a partial-mash:
1) is sparging simply straining the mini-mash through a mesh colander and then adding the sparge water over the mashed grains in the colander?
2) do you "squeeze" the grains to get as much liquid out (kind of like squeezing a tea bag when making a cup of tea - though my grandfather says this makes the tea bitter) or just let it sit for a while and collect what drains out on its own?
Thanks!
1) is sparging simply straining the mini-mash through a mesh colander and then adding the sparge water over the mashed grains in the colander?
2) do you "squeeze" the grains to get as much liquid out (kind of like squeezing a tea bag when making a cup of tea - though my grandfather says this makes the tea bitter) or just let it sit for a while and collect what drains out on its own?
Thanks!