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First step mash -- any input?

 
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PostLink    Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:38 pm    Post subject: First step mash -- any input? Reply with quote


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After 19 brews with my electric brewery, I will do my first step mash. Will step mash at 144F for 60 minutes, raise temp to 158F for 15 minutes and will mashout at 168F.

Any input, suggestions, etc?

Thanks.
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PostLink    Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's very simple: After the 60 min mash at 144F, simply press and hold the "UP" button on the HLT until you reach 158F. That's it.

You're already doing a step if you're mashing out at 168F, so an extra step (or 2 or 3) is no different.

Good luck!

Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I understand. I realize I should have asked for anything out of the ordinary.
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PostLink    Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nope. It's just soaking at different temperatures. No different really than any other temperature.

Now what temperatures to use, what steps to use, and so forth is of course a completely different question as there are a ton of temp ranges that all do different things and different grains may also react differently.

Check out my recipes for some ideas as to what I do for different styles/recipes and why: https://shop.theelectricbrewery.com/pages/recipes

Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

For me, the consideration as to whether or not I'm going to step mash is beer dependent and also how much time do I have for a brew day. Maybe it's just me, but I really like using one for a Kolsch or a Hefe. Like everyone has said, it's so simple and doesn't really complicate the brew day, so why not give it a shot to see what you prefer and whether the extra time is worth it.

The ease of step mashing is one of the things I really like about The Electric Brewery.
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