Bierliebhaber
Well-Known Member
Struggled through my first stuck sparge last night. I couldn't figure it out, because I've done so many batches on this system and never had a problem. This morning when I was cleaning out the spent grains, I was careful not to disturb my manifold to see if I could notice any issues. Turns out my drain manifold was disconnected at the spigot in the trough of the mash tun. I credit the trough for saving my efficiency. Usually the fittings tighten with the heat of the strike water, but I must have not been very careful to check the connections before I added the grains.
I now have a great deal of sympathy for those of you who have had to deal with a stuck sparge. This one was a big barley wine, so I was getting a little nervous and anxious with the $$ invested. It all worked out in the end.
I now have a great deal of sympathy for those of you who have had to deal with a stuck sparge. This one was a big barley wine, so I was getting a little nervous and anxious with the $$ invested. It all worked out in the end.
