Sparing hot water not ready!

[Michael Lindemann]

Hi,

Just in the middle of the brew, the initial Mash has finished and I didn't heat up the sparging water! So now I have a good 20min wait for 9L to heat up...

Is this a game over scenario or is it more just a hassle but it won't impact anything?


Thanks!

 

[Yooper]

You don't need to have to sparge with hot water- you can sparge with cold water if you want. No biggie at all!

 

[Michael Lindemann]

Ah.... That's good to know! Phew

 

[Jag75]

Nope .....its ruined

 

[Michael Lindemann]

Ha, it actually come out really good, on point to the recipe..


My next question is that I need to dissolve 25g candy sugar on day two of fermentation... Do I just drop it in without stirring or do I give it a good mix??

 

[VikeMan]

My next question is that I need to dissolve 25g candy sugar on day two of fermentation... Do I just drop it in without stirring or do I give it a good mix??

Personally, I would try to add it with as little surface agitation as possible. The yeast won't have any problems finding it.

 

[3 Dawg Night]

Ray at Bulosophy actually did an exBEERiment on this:

Sparge Temperature exBEERiment