Philip1993
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I just finished brewing my first all grain last night, and I though I'd share my recipe/thoughts/experiences. This is kind of a stream of consciousness post so if it doesn't make sense, HAHB and re-read.
- AG is so much cheaper than extract or PM. ~$20/5 gal.
- All grain takes about 2 hrs longer, but is *no harder* than extract
or partial mash.
- Mash out and sparging is much slower than I expected.
- Grain kept much more water than I expected (1 gal) - Final Vol 3.75gal
- 5gal cooler works for 11# of grain. Perhaps as much as 14#
- Wow! that's a lot of hot/cold break. Should have socked the I.C.
- Man that wort is a lot clearer than extract or PM.
- Brewsmith is GREAT! I should have bought brewsmith BEFORE first AG.
Now, one question: When yields are low, should I sparge a 3rd time with fresh water or just top off the kettle?
As always, Your comments and thoughts are welcome.
Pasted from BrewSmith
- AG is so much cheaper than extract or PM. ~$20/5 gal.
- All grain takes about 2 hrs longer, but is *no harder* than extract
or partial mash.
- Mash out and sparging is much slower than I expected.
- Grain kept much more water than I expected (1 gal) - Final Vol 3.75gal
- 5gal cooler works for 11# of grain. Perhaps as much as 14#
- Wow! that's a lot of hot/cold break. Should have socked the I.C.
- Man that wort is a lot clearer than extract or PM.
- Brewsmith is GREAT! I should have bought brewsmith BEFORE first AG.
Now, one question: When yields are low, should I sparge a 3rd time with fresh water or just top off the kettle?
As always, Your comments and thoughts are welcome.
Pasted from BrewSmith
Arctic Red - Irish Red Ale
Type: All Grain
Date: 3/4/2008
Batch Size: 5.00 gal
Brewer: pldoolittle
Boil Size: 6.00 gal Asst Brewer:
Boil Time: 60 min Equipment: Brew Pot (6+gal) and Igloo/Gott Cooler (5 Gal)
Ingredients
Amount Item Type % or IBU
8.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 71.94 %
1.56 lb Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain 14.03 %
1.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) Grain 13.49 %
0.06 lb Black (Patent) Malt (500.0 SRM) Grain 0.54 %
0.50 oz Cascade [6.60 %] (60 min) Hops 11.7 IBU
1.00 oz Centennial [9.10 %] (60 min) Hops 32.2 IBU
0.50 oz Cascade [6.60 %] (5 min) (Aroma Hop-Steep) Hops -
5.50 gal Atlanta, GA Water
1 Pkgs Northwest Ale (Wyeast Labs #1332) [Starter 1000 ml] [Cultured] Yeast-Ale
Beer Profile
Est Original Gravity: 1.054 SG
Measured Original Gravity: 1.049 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.016 SG Measured Final Gravity: 1.008 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.92 % Actual Alcohol by Vol: 5.34 %
Bitterness: 43.8 IBU Calories: 214 cal/pint
Est Color: 9.6 SRM Color: Color
Mash Profile
Mash Name: My Mash Total Grain Weight: 11.12 lb
Sparge Water: 4.33 gal Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Sparge Temperature: 174.0 F TunTemperature: 72.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: FALSE Mash PH: 5.4 PH
My Mash Step Time Name Description Step Temp
60 min Step Add 13.00 qt of water at 170 F Hold Temp 158.0 F