T TXBrewGuy Member Joined Sep 11, 2006 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 May 15, 2011 #1 I just realized my hour mash was right around 163 - 164, if I cool it down to mid 150s and let it sit, will I still get conversion? BIAB Pale Rye Ale
I just realized my hour mash was right around 163 - 164, if I cool it down to mid 150s and let it sit, will I still get conversion? BIAB Pale Rye Ale
Pilgarlic Well-Known Member Joined Feb 22, 2010 Messages 1,327 Reaction score 151 Location Tampa Bay May 15, 2011 #2 Yes, you will get conversion. Cool it.
bryanjints Well-Known Member Joined Jul 7, 2009 Messages 180 Reaction score 1 Location Jersey May 15, 2011 #3 Cool it the best you can but the damage has been done. It is better to go cool and then warm it rather than hot and cool it.
Cool it the best you can but the damage has been done. It is better to go cool and then warm it rather than hot and cool it.
JLW Well-Known Member Joined Jun 4, 2010 Messages 3,409 Reaction score 50 Location Richmond May 15, 2011 #4 When I get my mash a little too warm I throw a handfull or two of ice in the mash and stir in. Brings it down quick.
When I get my mash a little too warm I throw a handfull or two of ice in the mash and stir in. Brings it down quick.
OP OP T TXBrewGuy Member Joined Sep 11, 2006 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 May 15, 2011 #5 Well, I cooled it for a bit, I think I'm OK. Iodine test shows conversion.
S sonetlumiere85 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 19, 2008 Messages 389 Reaction score 5 May 15, 2011 #6 It'll convert real quick that high, with heavy emphasis on dextrin production. Alpha-amylase stays active up to 165ish. If you get it down to the mid-150s within 20 or so minutes, you can still get a little bit of beta- action, though not much.
It'll convert real quick that high, with heavy emphasis on dextrin production. Alpha-amylase stays active up to 165ish. If you get it down to the mid-150s within 20 or so minutes, you can still get a little bit of beta- action, though not much.