Pulling Grain From Mash For Decoction

[bracconiere]

I guess when I think about it , i used to do a single infusion...since I started the step mashes with that extra rest i do notice a little more depth in my beer . so , without going through the formula and checking numbers I would guess so.

thanks for the response, i'm trying to figure out if i'm crazy or not....i add gluco to all my beers so i just mash at anything between 145-155, then bump it up to 162 for a good alpha rest...pushes my efficiency as seen from BS2, from 83% to 88-89...saves me a buck or so on a 10 gallon batch

 

[peanasky]

Where di you guys get your 32oz dipper from? Places I've looked at online charge insane shipping rates.

Check if your area has any restaurant supply stores, they will likely carry something.

 

[DatsyukianDeke]

Maybe not exactly what you are looking for-----

But a 1 or 2 quart measuring cup would work just as well.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=1+quart+pyrex+measuring+cup&crid=2ZG9TXIAJMA8N&sprefix=1+quart+pyrex+,aps,164&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_7_14

I'd prefer something with a longer handle with all that hot mash etc.

 

[riceral]

I'd prefer something with a longer handle with all that hot mash etc.

I saw Gordon Strong demonstrate decoction using an old kitchen pan with a long handle. Not exact measurements but close enough to get the job done.

And, yes, I thought about that just after I hit "post reply."

 

[Soulshine2]

thanks for the response, i'm trying to figure out if i'm crazy or not....i add gluco to all my beers so i just mash at anything between 145-155, then bump it up to 162 for a good alpha rest...pushes my efficiency as seen from BS2, from 83% to 88-89...saves me a buck or so on a 10 gallon batch

i dont add much of anything except malts and hops . A couple times I added sugars to drive up the abv but only 1 pound in a 6 gallon batch. i try to keep my rests at a tighter tolerance . 148-154 is my range, style dependent. Like i said , I really just brew on avg, 13 lbs of malts per 5 gallon batch add another pound for 6 gallons. sometimes I just play with the numbers on that brew builder I use to get to rough style then push the amounts around to tweak it in ,maybe push the abv or BU:GU . I dont get too bent on efficiency numbers.

 

[bracconiere]

I dont get too bent on efficiency numbers.

lol, i'm brewing on the cheap, so i do (and yes i do it for fun, even a $2.50 twelver is affordable, but 99 cents is better )

back to your originally scheduled programing....