permo
Well-Known Member
I have now overnight mashed my last 10 batches and I have some notes to share for those who are intersted. I single infusion mash with single or double batch sparges:
1. Increased efficiency, I have averaged over %80 efficiency since I started overnight mashing
2. Increased fermentability, there is some debate on this, but my beers have been drying out more, so I do compensate by upping my mash temps 2-3 degrees. However for tripel and IPA, this is AWESOME.
3. No off flavors reported, dark beers and beers with more specialty malts appear to have more character from the longer soak
4. Time savings is just another benefit.
To sum things up, this is now my preferred method of mashing.
1. Increased efficiency, I have averaged over %80 efficiency since I started overnight mashing
2. Increased fermentability, there is some debate on this, but my beers have been drying out more, so I do compensate by upping my mash temps 2-3 degrees. However for tripel and IPA, this is AWESOME.
3. No off flavors reported, dark beers and beers with more specialty malts appear to have more character from the longer soak
4. Time savings is just another benefit.
To sum things up, this is now my preferred method of mashing.