I just switched over to all grain from extract and on my first batch I added the grain first, then the water. When I set the grain bed it only took about a quart and the runnings were very clear, I was impressed. It seemed like a pain though, so for my next several batches I did the water first and then grain, which I like a lot better, but now I run maybe 4-6 quarts through and it gets clearer, but never as clear as that first batch. I'm wondering if it wasn't because I added the grain first...thoughts?
I may try grain first on my next brew day to try it out, but it seems much easier to hit my temp targets with water first...
I may try grain first on my next brew day to try it out, but it seems much easier to hit my temp targets with water first...