147 degree mash temp?

[rknerem]

been mashing for about 45 mins, temp settled at 147 in a 10 gallon mash tun cooler. Is this going to be too low? Iodine test shows no color change. Will this turn out OK. First time mashing in many years. Any help is greatly appreciateed

 

[D_Nyholm]

I think you can mash as low as 146? Seems to me it would be fine. What about adding some boiling water to bring the temp up to your desired?

 

[rknerem]

been steeping for an hour, will raising temp now,say for another hour or half hour hurt or help?
thanks for the reply

 

[Jaybird]

If there is starch present it will turn BLACK so if its staying golden in color your good.
Sparge, Boil, Chill, and Pitch ...LOL
Cheers
Jay

 

[BackAlley]

I do my Saison at 147. Mash 90 min to be sure.