Mash Cooler Improvement

[Schlenkerla]

There alot repeat suggestions but...


Here's what I do for my Igloo Cube

• Preheat the mash Tun. Adding boiling hot water for 10-15 minutes.
• Use wal-mart bags stuffed with more bags to take up head space and insulate after mashing-in.
• Use a sleeping bag (still rolled up) and set it on top of the cooler to insulate.
• Depending on my mash time & temp I can calculate a quick infusion step (Rest) if necessary. Boiling 3-6 quarts on a turkey fryer takes no-time.
  • Use the Rest Calculator

 

[Hawgbranch]

I use a 10gal Gott Cooler. About an hour prior to strike I place the cooler on the edge of the bathtub and fill it with tap water from the shower on its hottest setting. (It helps to have a hand held shower nozzle.) After that I just dolly that bad boy (if I have no help) out to brewing area. Right before strike I drain the hot water (which is still steaming) and mash in. I have hit my temps every time.