Well today was the first All grain brew I have ever done. Everything went according to plan, sort-of
Since it was my first time I only did a 5 gal batch of a Scottish ale, this way if I really messed up, my cost of learning was minimal.
A few things I did learn
1. Measure the water going in to the Mash. I used to much (no sight glass, so I guessed)
2. Measure the Sparge Water, I used a bit to much.
3. Dont forget the Irish Moss
4. Get the right Silicon Hose (i.d. was ok but the O.d. was to small) the hose would kink.
5. Zip ties burn at a lower temp than the hose and smell bad.
6. Two pumps are needed.
7. Quick disconnects are needed.
8. Needle valves on each burner to control the propane better.
I ended up with about 6 gal of Wort in the Carboy. MMmm
Here are some pics of the HERMs at work.
Note the stands holding up the tubing...
here you can see the flow coming out of the copper tube.
CR-
Since it was my first time I only did a 5 gal batch of a Scottish ale, this way if I really messed up, my cost of learning was minimal.
A few things I did learn
1. Measure the water going in to the Mash. I used to much (no sight glass, so I guessed)
2. Measure the Sparge Water, I used a bit to much.
3. Dont forget the Irish Moss
4. Get the right Silicon Hose (i.d. was ok but the O.d. was to small) the hose would kink.
5. Zip ties burn at a lower temp than the hose and smell bad.
6. Two pumps are needed.
7. Quick disconnects are needed.
8. Needle valves on each burner to control the propane better.
I ended up with about 6 gal of Wort in the Carboy. MMmm
Here are some pics of the HERMs at work.
Note the stands holding up the tubing...
here you can see the flow coming out of the copper tube.
CR-