So Ive done quite a few AG sessions and have never needed a mash paddle. Well tomorrow I'm doing my first decoction session. Decided I need a paddle and couldn't find one at the last minute so I purchased some poplar and went to town. Its a little big but works great.
So any tips with my first decoction? Here is my plan.
13.75lbs of grain, its a bock. Mash in at 2qts per lbs at 126 shooting for 122 and rest for 30 minutes. Pull 1qt per lb of thick and heat to 158 and rest for 10 minutes then bring to boil for 30 minutes. Add back to mash and monitor til 148 then rest for 10 minutes. Pull 2 gallons of wort and heat to 161 and add back to get 158 and rest for 30 minutes. Sparge with 172 til boil volume.
How does it look?
Will post pictures tomorrow.
So any tips with my first decoction? Here is my plan.
13.75lbs of grain, its a bock. Mash in at 2qts per lbs at 126 shooting for 122 and rest for 30 minutes. Pull 1qt per lb of thick and heat to 158 and rest for 10 minutes then bring to boil for 30 minutes. Add back to mash and monitor til 148 then rest for 10 minutes. Pull 2 gallons of wort and heat to 161 and add back to get 158 and rest for 30 minutes. Sparge with 172 til boil volume.
How does it look?
Will post pictures tomorrow.