Hophazard
Well-Known Member
So last weekend I tried my first PM using Deathbrewer's stovetop tips. The brewing process generally went well, but I noticed I had a difficult time maintaining a mash temperature around 154* (mostly owing to opening the lid to check the temp too often, I now realize, which then required me to turn the heat on/up).
I've since read that I should have just put the lid on and covered with a towel to maintain a consistent temperature, but was wondering whether anyone has put the mash in the oven at, say, 140* for the full hour. I checked and my 20 qt brew pot fits inside, and I was thinking that this might be an easy way to maintain a consistent temperature. I searched the threads but couldn't find any reference to doing it this way. Has anyone else tried this? Or am I missing something? Thanks.
I've since read that I should have just put the lid on and covered with a towel to maintain a consistent temperature, but was wondering whether anyone has put the mash in the oven at, say, 140* for the full hour. I checked and my 20 qt brew pot fits inside, and I was thinking that this might be an easy way to maintain a consistent temperature. I searched the threads but couldn't find any reference to doing it this way. Has anyone else tried this? Or am I missing something? Thanks.