I have a 15 gallon brewing system from synergy brewing systems that has 15 gallon kettles and I can usually fit @45 # of grain in the mash, while keeping water over the grain bed.I have also used almost 50#s with no stuck mash. One thing that needs to be kept in mind is that the finer the crush...
Pretty Fancy! Great idea with using 2 mash tuns. I am still thrilled with my more modest 15 gallon system. It also gives me the option of using two boil kettles so that I can make two relatively different beers off one mash tun.I just collect the first running which are more concentrated in the...
Do not use quick connect fittings. They suck and are a waste of time. Use a stainless hose barb with silicone tubing. Easy to sanitize and removes easily as well.
I have used lalvin champagne yeast prepared with a starter in the past for stuck fermentations. It usually always does the trick, unless something else is wrong.
Does anyone know of a good belgian yeast strain that like temps between 55-60 degrees? This is my current temp in my garage and I am preparing to brew a dubble,and I love the french saison yeast but am unsure what it will taste like at these temps.Thanks Mad Mike