thanks to everyone that replied, great info. im waiting for delivery of my rubbermaid 10 gal cooler and converted keg brew kettle. i will try a mash as soon as i get it set up. hopefully it will be a little warmer than the teens and twenties we've been having lately
im thinking about converting a cooler to a mash tun so i can brew in the garage instead of the kitchen. I live in the northeast and during the winter i am concerned that the cooler wont hold the temp for the mash. anybody have any experience with this?