Steeping maize

[adamdillabo]

Brewing first cream ale. Partial mash. Should I steep at 155 for 45 mins. water is heating now. Quick response appreciated.

 

[dadshomebrewing]

sounds about right... maybe go for 60 minutes if you can maintain the temp, and give it the old tea-bag treatment every 15 minutes or so.

also... if you are using rice, or rice solids, you may want to toss them in the PM too

 

[adamdillabo]

60 min mash should not be a problem. My electric stove has great lower settings. No rice called for. 1lbs maize .5 lbs crystal 10
6lbs pilsner lme
1oz mt hood. 60 min

 

[dadshomebrewing]

i have to tell you, i never leave the stove on (mine is electric, too) for the mash.

i get the water up to between 165 and 170, turn it off, put the grain in, and cover it.

i use a little less water for mash than called for, and then keep another pot of water hot on the other burner in case the mash kettle needs a little help.

also, consider throwing your crystal in the mash, too