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The only reason I ask is that I use about 58% for my no-sparge brews (typically) and wonder how the decoction will affect it in your experiment. I got something like 88% efficiency out of a triple decoction recently which was WAY over my normal expectation.

Yeah, well I guess you are stuck with that opinion. I'm not convinced, and that's why I am going to run this experiment. While the chemical reaction might not be the same, there is a possibility that the end result will be similar. Now don't get me wrong; I do decoction mashes from time to...

Why not; sounds good to me. What are you using for efficiency plug in?

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Yes, this is a good option I think. I was thinking about drilling another port for this purpose, but your solution seems good too. I have B3SSQD's on every port of my brewery. Yes, they are fine. I'm not sure about your last question. The fittings are threaded; you need a FIP X Barb fitting...

Nice tip. I hate stopping the boil to check boil-off.

Ok thanks. I hop to get started on this soon.

That may be true Yooper. I'm just not sure how it compares to decoction. Yes, I would like to hear from Kaiser on this too.

I'll look around for it. Kutskill was the author. I must say that I no-sparge ales frequently and consider it a valid technique. I do a mash-out infusion to full volume. Yes, I spend a couple of dollars more per batch, but I feel I get really good wort this way. I also don't risk...

Geez, I have had some pretty poor lagers that were made with perfectly good malt. Would you care to elaborate on why it is BS? Have you ever done either? KD

i was reading a transcript form a talk given at 2005 AHA regarding the comparison of the two techniques for brewing lagers and gaining favorable malt profiles. It was purported that no-sparge was a reasonable alternative to decoction. I do a fair amount of no-sparge brewing of ales, but am...

That sounds good too, but the frying Germans might beg to differ. A malty Vienna lager might be the ticket along the same lines as your suggestions. You can easily find some Sam Adams Boston Lager in a pinch. I think Guinness would work well too.

+1 No problem yanking a keg out to condition further. I have done it several times with excellent results.

I would say a nice German Lager.

I recirculate during my entire mash and batch sparges. You will be amazed by the clarity. Ok, hijack over.

I'll get it done. I'll just get our club unit and replace it with a new one. If someone wants to pitch in after I post the results, then that would be cool. Stay tuned. I think you will be surprised how fast your ramps will be. Once you recirculate for a few minutes at your strike...

Not enough interest I guess. I'll get it done one of these days.

I strongly urge anybody that can make this trip to get their butts down there. Patrick is a very gracious host. He made some unbelievable Liege waffles for our club when we were there, and of course poured some excellent beers. KD

Thanks again for the information. Ok, I will pull two decoctions. I recently did a triple for a Bohemian Pilsner and that was a LONG day. I'm tempted to skip the Munich now and let the decoction and yeast provide the character. My recipes are getting increasingly simpler on the grain bills...