Batch Sparge Water Temperature

Typically a separate vorlauf step is used with each batch of sparge water.

Batch sparge water temperature. Thermal loss of mash tun for strike water addition degrees use 3 for fahrenheit 1 7 for celsius if unsure. A typical vorlauf method used during batch sparging is to. This helps the grain bed settle and prevents some small particulate matter from making it into the kettle. Mash out sparge goal temperature.

These procedures vary among breweries but in general this is how things are done. Desired mash temperature. Temperature at end of mash. This will help maintain the grain bed temperature of 168 f 170 f 74 c 76 7 c.

Grain absorption factor gallons pound or. Water to grist ratio liters kilogram or quarts pound ex. What is the vorlauf. Once the first runoff is complete perform your second batch sparge.

The vorlauf step is used to recirculate a bit of the runoff back onto the top of the grain bed. If you have performed a mashout then your wort should have already hit this temperature. Target pre boil volume. So as a general rule you should aim to heat your sparge water to about 168 170 f 76 77 c.

When sparging ensues the water temperature is normally controlled to about 168 f 76 c. Heat the water to around 185 f 85 c.