My first AG in 20 years
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 7:28 pm
The day finally arrived. I haven't done an AG brew for about twenty years and then it was very improvised using all Dave Lines recipes which did work out very well. I used to mash on the old Rayburn in the stew pot and boil in the old Burco washing copper. This time I thought it could be done much better thanks mainly to this forum and the odd book. I must acknowledge everyone who I have copied off, you will know who you are from the photographs. Many thanks, the equipment lead to a smooth brew day.
I made Paul at Barley Bottom's, Grogans Morning Glory. I was planning to fly sparge but lack of sparge arms and batch sparging looking easy I went for that option. Hadn't planned on that when I bought the thermo box which is 24l but it just fitted!
Volumes all worked pretty well as per DaaB's calculator.
I collected 28l from the mashing, only ended up with 17l at the end of the boil. I think I can turn the gas down a bit next time.
By the time I had added water making up to 22l, gravity was down to 1044, about where it was supposed to be.
It's all now in the bucket with some S-04 waiting for something to happen!
Many thanks once again for all the ideas and advice.
I made Paul at Barley Bottom's, Grogans Morning Glory. I was planning to fly sparge but lack of sparge arms and batch sparging looking easy I went for that option. Hadn't planned on that when I bought the thermo box which is 24l but it just fitted!
Volumes all worked pretty well as per DaaB's calculator.
I collected 28l from the mashing, only ended up with 17l at the end of the boil. I think I can turn the gas down a bit next time.
By the time I had added water making up to 22l, gravity was down to 1044, about where it was supposed to be.
It's all now in the bucket with some S-04 waiting for something to happen!
Many thanks once again for all the ideas and advice.
well at least you know that tables level, it took me a second look to see the lid on the floor and realise how full it was 