Equipment is finally set up and was considering a mash out just to see the difference. My MLT is a converted keg with false bottom. If do not have a pump. I plan on raising the grain bed temp with direct fire
Two Questions: While raising grain bed temp to 168 degrees, I am assuming I need to stir like mad to avoid scorching. Would just a mash paddle do the trick to accomplish this circulation of the grain? I mean if its a thick mash maybe adding 200 degree water and skip the direct heat is preferred?
How how long after reaching desired temp by fire and stirring would be recommended for the bed to settle again to begin vorlof and fly sparging?
Or am I missing everything here on what to do and does anyone have any good advice to give this a shot
Two Questions: While raising grain bed temp to 168 degrees, I am assuming I need to stir like mad to avoid scorching. Would just a mash paddle do the trick to accomplish this circulation of the grain? I mean if its a thick mash maybe adding 200 degree water and skip the direct heat is preferred?
How how long after reaching desired temp by fire and stirring would be recommended for the bed to settle again to begin vorlof and fly sparging?
Or am I missing everything here on what to do and does anyone have any good advice to give this a shot