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Do you stir religiously

Post #1 made 14 years ago
by Mex
Hi guys,

Just a thought, how often are you guys stiring during your mash.
I dough in stirring continuously making sure it is all mixed well, check temp, cover then leave.
I come back after 20 mins to check temp,while lid is off might as well give another stir.
After about 40mins check temp, another stir.
If I need to adj. temp. will stir continuosly.
after the 90 min mash take lid off, flame on to mash out temp, none stop stiring until I hit mash out.
Cover and leave for 10 - 15 mins after mash out couple of quick stirs, lift bag and drain.

I was just wondering if people stirred more or less.
Also I should changed stir to pump now I have my new home made oversized masher, heaps easier :thumbs:
Mex :peace:

Post #2 made 14 years ago
by hashie
Less for me. Once the grain is in I give it a stir to ensure there are no clumps, then leave it for 90 minutes.
Stir while the flame is on for mash out, then leave again.
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Post #3 made 14 years ago
by stux
I mash the grain with a large potato masher while I'm heating it.

On my last brew I decided to check temp/reheat/mash every 15 minutes. It was cold so I was losing a degree every 15 minutes

But, and I blame the extra agitation, I managed a 95% mash efficiency!
Fermenting: -
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
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Post #4 made 14 years ago
by EoinMag
I stir in the sign of the cross....I was thinking of spelling out JWH next time and if all else fails I'll check with the dark side and stir in a pentagram shape.

I'm an atheist but it can't hurt right :):):)
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Post #5 made 14 years ago
by BobBrews
I stir it in to ensure a good mix and no clumps. After the big stir I rarely touch it for 90 minuets. Especially if I am cooking a couple of eggs in it.

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Post #8 made 14 years ago
by stux
stux wrote:I mash the grain with a large potato masher while I'm heating it.

On my last brew I decided to check temp/reheat/mash every 15 minutes. It was cold so I was losing a degree every 15 minutes

But, and I blame the extra agitation, I managed a 95% mash efficiency!
Tried this approach again last week. 97% efficiency :)
Last edited by stux on 27 Jul 2011, 09:57, edited 5 times in total.
Fermenting: -
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III

5/7/12

Post #10 made 14 years ago
by stux
Yes
Fermenting: -
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III

5/7/12

Post #13 made 14 years ago
by Squared
oh come on! I was joking! sarcasm and puns I guess are walking on thin ice... :think:

It's against my "brewing religion"! Can anyone actually believe that?
so No, I do not stir religiously.

total LOL over here.

Post #15 made 14 years ago
by Ralph
Lol, good to see some humour now and then! :P
I don't stir religiously at all, for a single infusion I'll stir singly at mash in and leave it to its saccharification rest in peace.

As I'm popping the lid and jumpers on I'll offer the Pastafarian Saccharifice:
"May the Flying Spaghetti Monster's pirate enzymes enjoy peace, warmth and tranquillity in their wondrous works so providing divine libation for His Pastafarian disciples and through the bountiful surplus His noodly appendage may continue to touch all of humankind bringing harmony, beer and bolognese. Ramen."
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Post #16 made 14 years ago
by PistolPatch
I'm a bit Catholic about my stirring. I feel guilty if I don't :dunno:.

Other things I do, also make me feel guilty :o :lol:

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Post #17 made 14 years ago
by Mex
PistolPatch wrote:I'm a bit Catholic about my stirring. I feel guilty if I don't :dunno:.
:lol: :lol:

There was quite a few different Subject headings I could have put in that would have had equally interesting comments :whistle:

Love it :thumbs:
I pretty much stir my mash if I have to check temp or raise temp (thought if I have to take the lid off might aswell give it a few pumps) other than that I just leave it.

Mex.
Last edited by Mex on 01 Aug 2011, 18:30, edited 5 times in total.
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