Best way to start a mash

[Simon David kelly]

I'm wondering what is the best method is for kicking off the mash.

 

I've been heating the water to my strike temp and then dumping the grains in whilst stiring (Hard with only two hands ond no helper). It's got the temp close if not bang on each time.

 

However, it does mean that the cold grain is hitting water at 75 degrees.

 

Would this have an adverse affect on the fermentables produced? Would it create more unfermentables?

 

Si

[Mike Neilson]

Nope no adverse effects, Heres a tip come down here to the Plaster Warehouse and buy a 10L paint stirrer attach that to your cordless drill and you will be doughed in within 20sec with no dough balls no nothing just easy!! This brewing game is simple!!

[Simon David kelly]

Nice!

:o)

I would never have thought of using one of those. How much do they go for? $20?

[Mike Neilson]

Yeah we have a broken one like the one I use for a tenner.

[Simon David kelly]

Are you at the WBC on the 31st? If so, can you bring it up and I'll cross your palm with $10 and a Minimus?

[Mike Neilson]

Will do!! I hope there is Minimus still on!! I have a sneaking suspicion that Wellington is going to give it a hiding tonight!!

[Simon David kelly]

Sod tonight, I'll be giving it a good spanking at 12:30 :o)