Siriusfisherman
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I have an insulated mash tun that I use to perform a single infusion mash for 5.5 gallon batches. Currently my approximate mash schedule is as follows:
1. Mash in.
2. Mash for designated time.
3. Mashout w/ boiling water infusion.
4. Let rest for ten minutes.
5. Recirculate/vorlauf
6. Fly Sparge
My question lies in the recirculation/vorlauf step. I know a lot of people use a pitcher for recirculating by draining off, and pouring carefully back on top. However, I feel the pump has the advantage of less labour, as well as a decreased risk of Hot Side Aeration. So, what words of warning would you have for using a pump to recirculate without a HERMS or RIMS setup? What kind of temperature loss should I expect? Worse than using a pitcher? Any help is much appreciated.
-Sirius
p.s
Keep in mind that I will only recirculate after a mashout is performed, I will not recirculate during the actual saccharification rest.
1. Mash in.
2. Mash for designated time.
3. Mashout w/ boiling water infusion.
4. Let rest for ten minutes.
5. Recirculate/vorlauf
6. Fly Sparge
My question lies in the recirculation/vorlauf step. I know a lot of people use a pitcher for recirculating by draining off, and pouring carefully back on top. However, I feel the pump has the advantage of less labour, as well as a decreased risk of Hot Side Aeration. So, what words of warning would you have for using a pump to recirculate without a HERMS or RIMS setup? What kind of temperature loss should I expect? Worse than using a pitcher? Any help is much appreciated.
-Sirius
p.s
Keep in mind that I will only recirculate after a mashout is performed, I will not recirculate during the actual saccharification rest.