Stepping it up!

[whiteboy87]

You said you got a stuck mash, could it be because you opened your valve too much to start your transfer to your brew kettle? Just a thought. When opening up that valve, you need to start it slow, opening it full throttle will quickly suck the mash down and good chance of a stuck mash.

I think that may have played a part in the stuck mash initially. My mid-sparge fix was replacing a nut above the false bottom and it closed a fairly large space.

 

[jett78]

Don't get discouraged. .. I know I did after spending big $ on my single tier all grain system and had a few issues. All part of the experience. With the vast knowledge on this site and a little tweaking, we will get this figured out and you'll be drinking and sharing awesome home brews

 

[whiteboy87]

Bummer about issues. 1.030 OG, guessing you'll end up with about 2-3% ABV.

Just racked into my secondary. Took a reading of 1.00. Your prediction is right on point

 

[whiteboy87]

Just racked into keg. Smells very yeasty/bread-like, but I do have a stuffed nose so who knows.

Ready for round 2. Might try another batch on Saturday if time permits.