I'm using BeerSmith for the first time, I just got the trial version to see how it might replace my current brewing software.
I have a question that may be more about a brewing technique I haven't heard of before, but when I choose "Single Infusion, Full Body, Batch Sparge" the mash schedule looks like this:
Mash in: Add 20.47 qt of water at 162.5?F; Step Temp: 151?F for 45 mins.
Sparge: Batch sparge with 5 steps: (Drain mash tun, 0.97 gal, 0.97 gal, 0.97 gal, 0.97 gal).
That sparge routine is completely foreign to me, I don't even know what it means. Drain the mash tun, and then add 1 gal of water 4 times? Why not add 4 gals of water once (which is what I typically do)?
I have a question that may be more about a brewing technique I haven't heard of before, but when I choose "Single Infusion, Full Body, Batch Sparge" the mash schedule looks like this:
Mash in: Add 20.47 qt of water at 162.5?F; Step Temp: 151?F for 45 mins.
Sparge: Batch sparge with 5 steps: (Drain mash tun, 0.97 gal, 0.97 gal, 0.97 gal, 0.97 gal).
That sparge routine is completely foreign to me, I don't even know what it means. Drain the mash tun, and then add 1 gal of water 4 times? Why not add 4 gals of water once (which is what I typically do)?