Still Brewn
Well-Known Member
Clocked the pre-boling today 50 minutes (I don't know how you US-people translate that into "YOUR minutes", as volume and weight isn't the same as here
I've never timed the firs boil but with that said I do a couple of things to speed the process. I have, so far, always done a quick clean right before my brew session using hot water. Not only does this make sure all the nasties are out of the lines it pre heats the Brewie. I also always use hot water 120° F. Doing the quick clean and the hot water I am able to start off the boil at about 115° about 65° warmer than it would otherwise be. Of course if I want a rest at a lower temperature I will have to adjust my technique. Doing this gives me just enough time to grind my grains, fill the bag and get it in the machine in time for a mash in temp in the low 130's with a rest in the low 120's. If I'm going for a mash in at 150 or so I have more than enough time to prep the grains. I have had to pause the machine when doing a rest in the 120's because it got to temp too fast.