First AG batches seem..

[MrSpiffy]

Just a little tip from the n00b all-grainer:

I don't have an insulated mash tun, since I'm going BIAB. I found that by wrapping the kettle in a blanket during the mash, I was able to hold my temp VERY steady over the course of an hour. My thermometer moved maybe 1-2°F over that time, whereas my first BIAB just sat with the lid on over the stove and dropped a good 15°F or more over that same time period. Not sure what your setup is, but hope that can help.

 

[Jayhem]

Just a little tip from the n00b all-grainer:

I don't have an insulated mash tun, since I'm going BIAB. I found that by wrapping the kettle in a blanket during the mash, I was able to hold my temp VERY steady over the course of an hour. My thermometer moved maybe 1-2°F over that time, whereas my first BIAB just sat with the lid on over the stove and dropped a good 15°F or more over that same time period. Not sure what your setup is, but hope that can help.

This OR set your brew pot in an oven at the same temp that you want to mash and it will stay at that temp!

 

[Schlomo]

Just a little tip from the n00b all-grainer:

I don't have an insulated mash tun, since I'm going BIAB. I found that by wrapping the kettle in a blanket during the mash, I was able to hold my temp VERY steady over the course of an hour. My thermometer moved maybe 1-2°F over that time, whereas my first BIAB just sat with the lid on over the stove and dropped a good 15°F or more over that same time period. Not sure what your setup is, but hope that can help.

I've solved the issue of holding mash temps by installing a ULWD element in my keggle. I had 2 HWD elements in there before so i was worried about melting my bag (myth or not) but it works great now.

In an effort to sum up this thread, i've narrowed it down to being my mash in temp of 17x degrees. It was way to high and reading that the higher the mash temp can create a sweeter flavor im assuming that is what it was.

Thanks everyone for the responses and the tips, it is nice for a new AG brewer to have an amazing community of HB'ers to ask questions.

Cheers