Temperature controlled infusion mashing

[sentfromspain]

Had a quick question about "temperature controlled infusion mashing." After performing the temperature steps, is the mash sparged?

 

[Pommy]

yes I would have thought you would need to sparge to make up your pre-boil volume. If you are brewing 5 gallons you probably want 6-6.5 gallons of wort at least before the boil.

 

[Mikethepoolguy]

You always want to sparge for the sake of efficiency. The exception would be a high gravity beer like a barleywine. In that case you may still use the grain for a partygyle.