Might do an overnight mash tonight - thoughts?

[kev]

As per the title. I fancy doing an overnight mash tonight to save time tomorrow.

Other than the obvious time saving aspect, what are the pros & cons to doing this?

Regards

K

 

[RobWalker]

Better conversion really, mostly because you're not pulling it off after 60 mins. Does a good job of stopping you being impatient :p

 

[kev]

Cool. What about the temp drop?

Will that cause issues?

K

 

[BeerEagle]

Started in 2011, ready in 2012, you could claim it's a year old!

 

[BeerEagle]

You might find this interesting.

http://www.byo.com/stories/article/indi ... he-morning

Let us know how it goes.

 

[tazuk]

have a word with bigyin :thumb: he done a few overnight mash have a look in beer brewdays :thumb:

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As per the title. I fancy doing an overnight mash tonight to save time tomorrow.

Other than the obvious time saving aspect, what are the pros & cons to doing this?

Regards

K

 

[Stone Cold]

its never caused me any problems

 

[kev]

What temp did you start the mash at and how much did the temp drop??

Ta

K

 

[kev]

Righthy ho, brew is definitely happening. My plan is to brew a Ringwood Old Thumper and mash overnight. I'll sparge as soon as I get up, probably about 8am.

My plan is to drop 20L of boiling water into the mash tun from the HLT to pre-heat it. I'll let that sit for about an hour and then dump it. I'll then drop the hot liquor straight in, dough in, etc.

I'm aiming for a initial mash temp of 68c. It's a degree or two hotter than I would normally aim for but I expect about 6-8c loss overnight.

That's about it. Grain is weighed out and the water is in the HLT ready for me to switch it on. Aim to have it all done by about 11pm.

K

 

[kev]

However, just read this :

http://www.tastybrew.com/forum/thread/125620

Might just stick to my original 66c mash temp.

K

 

[BeerEagle]

However, just read this :

http://www.tastybrew.com/forum/thread/125620

Might just stick to my original 66c mash temp.

K

I would, and lag the tun really well with whatever you've got - sleeping bags, whatever.

Don't forget to let us know how it turns out tomorrow.

 

[kev]

Aye - think that's definitely my plan. Sleeping bag round it with as many fleeces as I can find. Start at 66c and hope for the best.

As with all my brew days, there will be pics and a report. Keep your eyes peeled!

K