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Hi all, just curious as to the best method for preventing any grain and bag burning while we raise the temp (e.g. Step mash or mash out)?
I have a ceramic glass stovetop & have stirred while heating, but was thinking I could use something like a wire baking rack or similar to keep the bag from resting on the bottom. Any problems with this?
FYI I use a pot with no tap/ valves
I am also keen to try some decoctions as Ralph is such a fan, but the rack or space method would be easier for most...
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The other thing you want to avoid Pat is over-heating the bottom of the grain bed. If you use a cake rack and don't stir (or even lift the bag in a narrow kettle) what will happen is the wort underneath the bag will get really hot (way too hot) and the wort above will remain much cooler resulting in an extreme temperature difference. If your kettle is large and wide, you are more likely to be able to lift the bag and have the wort circulate all around it making stirring so often far less...
