cwrw Regular. Joined Apr 27, 2010 Messages 245 Reaction score 1 Aug 29, 2010 #1 Hi, Is it possible to mash and sparge and then place a lid on this and go for the boil at the other end of the day (if windows of time are limited)?
Hi, Is it possible to mash and sparge and then place a lid on this and go for the boil at the other end of the day (if windows of time are limited)?
P prolix Landlord. Joined Feb 4, 2009 Messages 1,306 Reaction score 3 Location Thurrock Aug 29, 2010 #2 yes but you need to sparge at 80 to destroy the enzymes or the beer will have few unfermentables and therefore be dry and thin. Some people mash one day and boil the next.
yes but you need to sparge at 80 to destroy the enzymes or the beer will have few unfermentables and therefore be dry and thin. Some people mash one day and boil the next.
T tubby_shaw Regular. Joined Feb 7, 2009 Messages 387 Reaction score 15 Aug 29, 2010 #3 Absolutely :thumb: It's called a "split brewday" There's a post HERE
cwrw Regular. Joined Apr 27, 2010 Messages 245 Reaction score 1 Aug 30, 2010 #4 Thanks guys, that's encouraging and I'll take on board your recommendation of sparging at 80 degrees Prolix (and I might start sparging at this temp as stat as I've heard the beer tends to be sweeter and thicker etc). :thumb:
Thanks guys, that's encouraging and I'll take on board your recommendation of sparging at 80 degrees Prolix (and I might start sparging at this temp as stat as I've heard the beer tends to be sweeter and thicker etc). :thumb:
