I built a Mash Tun out of a round igloo cooler. When I add my water and grain it takes 5 gallons of water to cover the grain 1 inch. Is my tun to big? With the lauter and sparge how much total wort should I begin my boil with?
Mikey said:You're not supposed to cover your grain with water during the mash- that's FAR too 'thin'. The usual ratio is 1.25 qts. to 1 pound of grain. Your mash should look like really thick porridge.
The 'covering the grain' part of the beer making process is only when you sparge.
cowain said:I don't know about that.
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