Hi All,
I have been brewing for a few months now (using the "Have a go at simple AG" method), generally really happy.
I have brought the book How to Brew by Palmer. Good reading, if a little overwhelming (lots to think about). One thing I notice in the AG section is that he does lautering. I would like to know what am I missing out on by not doing this process. Is this purely to help with beer clarity or does this affect the taste?
I am probably going to build a mash tun soon enough, and this leads me on to my next question. In other threads I have read that once initial mash is complete, some brewers add a percentage of sparge water, stir, wait then drain. If adopting this method should you still lauter before draining into the brew pot?
Hope this makes sense.
Any advice, experiences and opinions welcome.
Thanks Guys
Ed
I have been brewing for a few months now (using the "Have a go at simple AG" method), generally really happy.
I have brought the book How to Brew by Palmer. Good reading, if a little overwhelming (lots to think about). One thing I notice in the AG section is that he does lautering. I would like to know what am I missing out on by not doing this process. Is this purely to help with beer clarity or does this affect the taste?
I am probably going to build a mash tun soon enough, and this leads me on to my next question. In other threads I have read that once initial mash is complete, some brewers add a percentage of sparge water, stir, wait then drain. If adopting this method should you still lauter before draining into the brew pot?
Hope this makes sense.
Any advice, experiences and opinions welcome.
Thanks Guys
Ed