New2HomeBrew
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I am about to embark on my 2nd attempt at AG, and I have a couple of questions regarding the mash out.
When I made my first AG 10 Gallon batch, I used an initital infusion of 1.5 quarts per pound. With a grain bill over 20 Lbs, I ended up infusing with over 6 Gallons. When I went to do the mashout, I put as much boiling water in the mashtun as I could fit (I have a 10 Gallon Home Depot Construction type Cooler Tun), but there was not enough room for all the water, and I did not get the temp up to 170.
Now my questions is, could I start off with an initial infusion ratio of 1 quart per pound of grain instead of the traditional 1.5 quarts? This would give me more room for water in the tun when performing the mash out.
Does anyone know from experience how much water you can fit into one of these cooler tuns with a 20 pound grain bill? I am looking for a total, as I want to get my cooler as close to full as possible.
Also, How much water will I loose due to grain absorbtion?
All in all, I am looking for the right balance of infusion Vs. mashout water to get me right up to the 10 gallon mark before collecting my first runnings.
Thanks in advance for the help!
I am about to embark on my 2nd attempt at AG, and I have a couple of questions regarding the mash out.
When I made my first AG 10 Gallon batch, I used an initital infusion of 1.5 quarts per pound. With a grain bill over 20 Lbs, I ended up infusing with over 6 Gallons. When I went to do the mashout, I put as much boiling water in the mashtun as I could fit (I have a 10 Gallon Home Depot Construction type Cooler Tun), but there was not enough room for all the water, and I did not get the temp up to 170.
Now my questions is, could I start off with an initial infusion ratio of 1 quart per pound of grain instead of the traditional 1.5 quarts? This would give me more room for water in the tun when performing the mash out.
Does anyone know from experience how much water you can fit into one of these cooler tuns with a 20 pound grain bill? I am looking for a total, as I want to get my cooler as close to full as possible.
Also, How much water will I loose due to grain absorbtion?
All in all, I am looking for the right balance of infusion Vs. mashout water to get me right up to the 10 gallon mark before collecting my first runnings.
Thanks in advance for the help!