Using the Digiboil

[Brew Cat]

d) use it as a mash tun
I would line it with the bag but just drain it without pulling the bag
this needs further investigation

 

[Brew Cat]

For option d) I may need to fashion some type of false bottom

 

[Craigerrr]

For option d) I may need to fashion some type of false bottom

Just get an appropriately sized SS colander from the dollar store, place it upside down.

 

[Brew Cat]

Ok starting today
Just using it as a tun

 

[Brew Cat]

My wife saw me the other day setting up my pulley and step stool and asked " what are you doing" when I explained she is like "why"
Good question so I simplified it

I used to set up a extra table and pulley then mash in my pot and then wheel it out to my garage door and use the gas burner
So I eliminated the extra table and pulley

 

[Brew Cat]

I mashed in with 5 gallon I'll add the rest as I drain
I'll need to add a spigot to that kettle so I can drain off the boiler directly to my SS fermenter bucket to chill and pitch
I think this has simplified my process
Any other ideas?

 

[Brew Cat]

Just for the record from 7gal of water and 10.25 grain got 6.5 gallon to the kettle

Did 1.5 gallons poured over through the strainer
I'll check pre boil gravity maybe to full volume mash next time same recipe

 

[Brew Cat]

This was a little extra measured about 3/4 quart so grains held 3 quarts after the mash
Pre boil actually.004 high so I'll dump this in

 

[Brew Cat]

Well I got a better extraction rate more in line with what I used to get with the lauter which is kinda what I did today with the pour over kettle. I'll wait and try to do a full volume mash and see what I get
This time it was above 80%


I like to keep it closer to 70% since most shared recipes use that as base line. If my system is pulling more sugar I'll have to adjust all my recipes

 

[Brew Cat]

well something is off
I had to add 2 water to drop my gravity going into the fermenter but my volume was a bit low as well.
therefore this digiboil kettle volume marks are off or my old liquid tank is off
maybe both one up one down
next time I collect water I'll have to calibrate

 

[Donoroto]

well something is off
I had to add 2 water to drop my gravity going into the fermenter but my volume was a bit low as well.
therefore this digiboil kettle volume marks are off or my old liquid tank is off
maybe both one up one down
next time I collect water I'll have to calibrate

Also note that boiling or hot water is fluffier than cold water.

 

[jschein]

Also note that boiling or hot water is fluffier than cold water.

Science for the win!
But seriously you should weigh your water until you get the correct volume consistently. Never trust the machine volume markings

 

[Brew Cat]

Science for the win!
But seriously you should weigh your water until you get the correct volume consistently. Never trust the machine volume markings

well I could do that but since all my recipes are designed around the volume coming out of my old LT it my be easier to calibrate the digiboil to that volume.
my old HT I marked up myself filling 1 gallon jugs and dumping them in (very scientific)

 

[Brew Cat]

How long does it take y'all to heat your strike water in the 110V models?

Not sure you read my post but it heats around 2.5° F per minute
That was with a woolen blanket over it
I just ordered with a $20 gift card and 10% off the custom fit neoprene jacket
I'll send if that makes a difference
Should be easier to use than the blanket anyway