Not sure my Mash tun will hold all of this....

[rtt121]

I have taken some time off (not by choice, too busy at work) and am just getting back into brewing weekly.

My first brew back I want to do 12 gallons of BVIP. The grain bill is 39.5 pounds.
I have this calculated to about 13 gallons of Mash water.

Here is what I am using for a mash tun

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Igloo-60-Qt.-Ice-Cube-Roller-Cooler/5663765

51 Quarts of water and almost 40 pounds of grain I have to think is more than this 60 quart cooler can handle. Anyone know for sure? Or have any ideas (other than making less beer)?

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Oooo yeah your MT will be JUST too small. According to Green Bay Rackers calculator you will use up about 62qt of space.

I'm assuming at the 51 quarts is the main part of your mash? Just reduce it to 46qt and add the rest to your sparge.

 

[rtt121]

10-4 Thank you for the link and the advice. That's what I will do!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Glad that helped. Be sure to post your results!

 

[HalfPint]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/how-big-your-mash-tun-needs-123585/