Traditional I suppose being single infusion, decoction, etc.... "not recirculating", I guess.
I apologize if this topic has been beatin' to death already, but all I can seem to find are RIMS vs. HERMS threads.
Now, there is no denying that systems which are based on constant recirculation are making a lot of great beer, so there are obvious benefits. This seems to be the solution of choice for most homebrewers desiring to be a bit more advanced and consistent.
So, the question is, are there drawbacks in RIMS/HERMS vs. a single infusion mash? It doesn't seem like many pro brewers are doing this. One of my favorite local breweries still uses a plain'ol insulated mash tun in their 10 bbl system. They take care to calculate the strike water properly, and with that much volume they don't loose a single degree over the course of the mash - so, perhaps the reason is that it simply isn't needed for a consistent mash.
Possible Cons:
I apologize if this topic has been beatin' to death already, but all I can seem to find are RIMS vs. HERMS threads.
Now, there is no denying that systems which are based on constant recirculation are making a lot of great beer, so there are obvious benefits. This seems to be the solution of choice for most homebrewers desiring to be a bit more advanced and consistent.
So, the question is, are there drawbacks in RIMS/HERMS vs. a single infusion mash? It doesn't seem like many pro brewers are doing this. One of my favorite local breweries still uses a plain'ol insulated mash tun in their 10 bbl system. They take care to calculate the strike water properly, and with that much volume they don't loose a single degree over the course of the mash - so, perhaps the reason is that it simply isn't needed for a consistent mash.
Possible Cons:
- I've heard reports that while RIMS/HERMS beer is exceptionally clear, but they also might produce thinner beers? Less body?
- The mash ratio can't be as thick (1.5+, vs. 1.25, or even 1 in single infusion). Does this matter? What is the effect on the beer? Is it even true?