jwalker1140
Well-Known Member
I partial mash with 6-7 lbs grain in a 4-gal cooler, and my temperature typically drops about 4 degrees in one hour. If I want to mash at 152, would it be better to start at 152 and finish 4 degrees low or try to hit an average temp of 152 by starting two degrees higher and finishing two degrees lower?
Someone asked almost the exact same question a couple years ago and the responses focused on ways to preheat or better insulate the cooler. I've done all that. Maybe I need a new cooler (mine's ~20 years old), but for now I'd really appreciate some advice on a starting mash temp.
Thanks!
Jason
Someone asked almost the exact same question a couple years ago and the responses focused on ways to preheat or better insulate the cooler. I've done all that. Maybe I need a new cooler (mine's ~20 years old), but for now I'd really appreciate some advice on a starting mash temp.
Thanks!
Jason