Multi-Step Mash Tutorial?
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Multi-Step Mash Tutorial?
Hi all -
I've been using BeerTools Pro for several years, but all of my previous mashes have been a single infusion, and now I'm getting into protein rests, beta amylase rests, and all that fun stuff. Only problem is, I must be doing something wrong with adding the Infusions to the schedule, because I always wind up with WAY too much water going in. So, I was wondering if there is a tutorial somewhere I could refer to so that I can learn how to get my numbers right? Been looking all over the place with no luck.
I've been using BeerTools Pro for several years, but all of my previous mashes have been a single infusion, and now I'm getting into protein rests, beta amylase rests, and all that fun stuff. Only problem is, I must be doing something wrong with adding the Infusions to the schedule, because I always wind up with WAY too much water going in. So, I was wondering if there is a tutorial somewhere I could refer to so that I can learn how to get my numbers right? Been looking all over the place with no luck.
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Re: Multi-Step Mash Tutorial?
Sorry, I don't know of a tutorial, but perhaps I can help.
I do mostly multi-step infusions, usually 2 steps. I've had good success with BTP calculating the temperatures and locking the Total Runoff volume in the Sparge editor prevents me from adding more water than I need to hit my kettle volume.
I usually shoot for a 1.75-2.0 qt/pound mash thickness. For a multi-step mash, I want that thickness at the end of the mash to be in that range, but since I will be adding water for the steps, I start much thicker. I'll usually start with a mash in thickness of 1.25 qt/pound, then try setting up the schedule. If I can't hit my step temperatures, I change my initial infusion to 0.75-1 qt/pound, which usually makes my schedules work.
Remember, you are shooting for approximately equal runoff volumes from your mash and sparge, to maximize mash efficiency, but getting a gallon or so more from one runoff than the other will not decrease your efficiency by more than a few percent.
Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions you might have,
Eric
I do mostly multi-step infusions, usually 2 steps. I've had good success with BTP calculating the temperatures and locking the Total Runoff volume in the Sparge editor prevents me from adding more water than I need to hit my kettle volume.
I usually shoot for a 1.75-2.0 qt/pound mash thickness. For a multi-step mash, I want that thickness at the end of the mash to be in that range, but since I will be adding water for the steps, I start much thicker. I'll usually start with a mash in thickness of 1.25 qt/pound, then try setting up the schedule. If I can't hit my step temperatures, I change my initial infusion to 0.75-1 qt/pound, which usually makes my schedules work.
Remember, you are shooting for approximately equal runoff volumes from your mash and sparge, to maximize mash efficiency, but getting a gallon or so more from one runoff than the other will not decrease your efficiency by more than a few percent.
Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions you might have,
Eric
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Re: Multi-Step Mash Tutorial?
Hey, thanks for the reply.
Actually, a few days after I made this post, I decided to give creating a multi-step mash schedule another go. After more messing around and tweaking, I found that the default thickness of the infusions was 2.5 qts/lb. Adjusting it down to 1.5 got my water amounts to where I wanted them.
I brewed the recipe last Friday, and the numbers and temps were spot on, and now the beer is happily bubbling away in the basement.
Actually, a few days after I made this post, I decided to give creating a multi-step mash schedule another go. After more messing around and tweaking, I found that the default thickness of the infusions was 2.5 qts/lb. Adjusting it down to 1.5 got my water amounts to where I wanted them.
I brewed the recipe last Friday, and the numbers and temps were spot on, and now the beer is happily bubbling away in the basement.
- bac0n
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Re: Multi-Step Mash Tutorial?
Glad to hear you have it working the way you want.
I did a multi-step mash for a Munich Dunkel on Saturday and it is also bubbling away happily. Making me happy, too!
I did a multi-step mash for a Munich Dunkel on Saturday and it is also bubbling away happily. Making me happy, too!
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