first biab

[sean6120]

getting ready to do my first biab and i have seen people stirring the mash about every 15 mins during the mash period, and some not, any suggestions?

 

[mb82]

I stir when I check the temp at the 1/2 hour mark. Might be right, might be wrong but it is how I do it.

 

[RM-MN]

Every time you open the pot to stir you lose heat. I stir the grains in well when I dough in and put a lid on. I never stir it later. With BIAB you have a very thin mash and you don't have to worry about all the grains getting wet.

 

[jordanfrenzy]

If you open the pot and find your temperature low, you will need to stir continually if you turn the burner on to add heat. From my understanding it is not to make sure the grains are getting wet, but rather to equalize the temperature throughout.

 

[Cyclman]

Stirring gives you higher efficiency (more consistent temp throughout the grain), you can re-heat if necessary.

 

[NivekD]

I don't stir...let it sit for 60 min. then pull the bag.