Hi, we are getting done our 15 bbl brewhouse and the mash tun is finished. The problem is that we just decided that want to make step mashing to improve attenuation in belgian beers. The tank is insolated and has a mixer, but does not currently have any kind of steam jacket. We already talked to the manufacturer and he said installing a steam jacket on tank sides is now imposible (would have to destroy the tank), but he instead offer to install it on the botton if that works for me. The best scenario would allow me to do a 135-145-165-170 F mash temp profile. The tank has also a false bottom so recirculating would be a must. Since I dont want a major useless surgery on my already made tank, have a couple of questions:
Do you think a bottom heating jacket would make it for the necesary temp increments in a reasonable amount of time (maybe 20 minutes each).?
Anyone doing step infusion mashing (adding hot water batches) on this size system?
Thanks a lot for any help!
Do you think a bottom heating jacket would make it for the necesary temp increments in a reasonable amount of time (maybe 20 minutes each).?
Anyone doing step infusion mashing (adding hot water batches) on this size system?
Thanks a lot for any help!
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