mini mash/taking extract brewing to the next level.

[cbtrtbum]

Good evening everyone. Im not sure ill ever covert to all mash, but i am ready to take my extract brewing to the next level. It seems to me that the main difference in taking it to the next level is to mini mash, and i have a few questions. Mainly, how do you maintan the temp consistently when steeping grains? If a recipe calls for a 45 min steep at 150, how do you keep it at exactly 150? Do you then add the rest of your water, and bring to a boil? Thanks for your help. I want to brew the "mini mash" wit described on the pod cast found on brewing network, and thought itd be a good next step for me. Peace,Chris

[noby]

Hi,

There are several methods.
When I mini-mashed, I used a large pot on the stove top, with a thermometer. If the temp started to dip I gave it a blast of heat and a stir.
I thenpoured all the mash through a large sieve into a fermenting bin, and rinsed. Dumped this back into the pot, and started the boil.

[Mad Scientist]

You should look at Brew Your Own (http://www.byo.com) Magazine website. They will have all the info you need for mini-mashing. And when you still have questions, we'll be here.

[Carl Spakler]

Originally posted by Boerne Brew
You should look at Brew Your Own (http://www.byo.com) Magazine website. They will have all the info you need for mini-mashing. And when you still have questions, we'll be here.

I used this technique for the DIPA I recently made. While I've yet to drink one, they should be ready for the first taste in another week or so, the oven method is quite simple. The only part I wasn't confident about was the rinsing of the grains...we'll soon find out if I did it right.

[cbtrtbum]

appreciate it guys, thanks a lot!! Peace, Chris

[BadKarma]

When I made the move, I went straight to a converted water cooler for a MLT and did the infusion method. The cooler will hold your temp for almost the entire time and temp adjustments were very easy. But this may be just a couple steps up further than you want to go, but it's worth looking into.

It makes moving to AG all that much easier.