I did this last weekend and both are going to be good. Thought I'd post this here for those who are doing all-grain, but want to try doing a 10 gallon batch and splitting it. If you have the equipment to boil two batches at once, great...if not, the second one can hold until you are done with the first one. Brewing two batches at the same time can be a challenge, but if you have a good timer (might I suggest Multitimer, find it on the Windows download page) it is easy as pie (and with the SMS option you can make it swear at you....not that I suggest that. It's fun.)
22 lbs 2 row
2 lbs carapils
Blonde:
1 oz Centennial at 60 minutes
1 oz Cascade at 30 minutes
IPA:
1 oz Cascade at 60 minutes
1 oz Simcoe at 20, 15, 10, and 5
1 oz Mosaic (or Simcoe) at flameout
1 oz Simcoe (or Mosaic) dry hop at 7 days
1 oz Mosaic (or Simcoe) keg hop
Mash at 154-155 for 60 minutes. I used 12 gallons to strike, and calculated my sparge after first runnings. NOTE: if you are NOT using hop bags, you will want a higher volume in the IPA due to hops soaking up the wort. About 1/2 gallon more, if memory serves. I brewed this last Saturday (6/17) and just tapped the blonde today. The flavor is very light, slightly tangy, with a sweet aftertaste. Once it's been in the keg a while will be a nice refreshing summer ale. I kegged the IPA today, it has great aroma and will turn out well. For the IPA, sub in whatever hop of your choice but this will be great with the juicy/fruity hops, which is what I like. Hope someone likes this, posted it for the people who are just getting the hang of all-grain and realizing that bigger batches are possible. Have Fun!!!
22 lbs 2 row
2 lbs carapils
Blonde:
1 oz Centennial at 60 minutes
1 oz Cascade at 30 minutes
IPA:
1 oz Cascade at 60 minutes
1 oz Simcoe at 20, 15, 10, and 5
1 oz Mosaic (or Simcoe) at flameout
1 oz Simcoe (or Mosaic) dry hop at 7 days
1 oz Mosaic (or Simcoe) keg hop
Mash at 154-155 for 60 minutes. I used 12 gallons to strike, and calculated my sparge after first runnings. NOTE: if you are NOT using hop bags, you will want a higher volume in the IPA due to hops soaking up the wort. About 1/2 gallon more, if memory serves. I brewed this last Saturday (6/17) and just tapped the blonde today. The flavor is very light, slightly tangy, with a sweet aftertaste. Once it's been in the keg a while will be a nice refreshing summer ale. I kegged the IPA today, it has great aroma and will turn out well. For the IPA, sub in whatever hop of your choice but this will be great with the juicy/fruity hops, which is what I like. Hope someone likes this, posted it for the people who are just getting the hang of all-grain and realizing that bigger batches are possible. Have Fun!!!
