Steeping grains, again
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forstmeister
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25518 said:
Heat your water to whatever temp you are supposed to steep the grains at, or a couple degrees higher, then steep them for the proper time, then take them out and drain the bag thoroughly. Bring your wort to a boil and do your extract and hop additions. After the boil is complete you chill the wort to pitching temp (should be listed on the yeast package).
Huh? There is no need to boil first. Just steep the grains at the right temperature for the right amount of time, then start your boil.
No extract? You cannot make beer by steeping without using extract.
No extract? You cannot make beer by steeping without using extract.
Perhaps he will be adding a copious amount of corn sugar...
That would make lighter fluid, not beer.
Speacilty grains? Extract? I really didn't want to use extract. Only reason I brought up boiling twice. Someone on another thread. Said he did it. That was my main question. But now I see, I'm missing a few more steps. So. Warm water to striking temp, steep grains for aloted time. Bring to boil. Boil 60 mins. While adding hops, extract. (why?) Then cool to pitching temps ferment?
forstmeister
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25518 said:
It sounds like you're doing all-grain brewing then. It also seems we have a communication issue. With all grain, you are going to mash all of the grains somewhere between 150 & 158 degrees usually for one hour. Then drain the liquid out of that vessel. If you don't have a mash tun, consider brew in a bag (BIAB). After your mash is complete then begin your boil.
Also, maybe you should read John Palmers book on brewing. Very useful tool.
Biab, hop socks, nylon?
forstmeister
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25518 said:
I have never done BIAB, but there are many threads on here devoted to it
Exactly!!
BarleyAndVine
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People often get Extract Brewing with Specialty Grains confused with All-Grain Brewing.
I would also suggest taking some brewing classes if they are available in your area. If not, check out our website. We have the AHA videos for beginner brewers posted as well as a homegrown video on All-Grain Brew in a Bag.
John Palmer's Book is a very good suggestion.
Kat Vallish
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I would also suggest taking some brewing classes if they are available in your area. If not, check out our website. We have the AHA videos for beginner brewers posted as well as a homegrown video on All-Grain Brew in a Bag.
John Palmer's Book is a very good suggestion.
Kat Vallish
Barley & Vine
www.barleyNvine.com
770-507-5998
forstmeister
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25518 said:
I am still on hold I think.
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forstmeister
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Shooter said:
Who's got time for words and stuff? I am getting a kick out of this. It's like solving a riddle!
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