Tom Dobelbower
Group Brew Clinic
May 7, 2005
Most homes don't come with lift units built in for the lifting of mash tanks, so Mike retrofitted his house to correct for that obvious error.
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| Home Brew Clinics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home brew clinics are special events hosted by the more experienced members of the club. This is real brewing at its best. Whether you are new to brewing or an experienced Brew Meister, these clinics or "group brews" are an enjoyable way to pass some time and pick up invaluable tips on the art of making beer. Usually new brewers are welcomed to bring equipment and brew under the watchful eyes of experienced brewers. Each "Group Brew" is different, and each provides a unique insight into the brewing of beer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mike Glotzbach and Tom Dobelbower Group Brew Clinic May 7, 2005 |
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| The mash is being prepared for sparging. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| With the chain connected, Mike and Tom prepare to lift the mash. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| As Tom steadies the mash tank, Mike lifts the tank. Raising the mash allows gravity to provide the work of ensuring the sparging goes smoothly. Most homes don't come with lift units built in for the lifting of mash tanks, so Mike retrofitted his house to correct for that obvious error. |
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| Tom carefully transfers the sweet wort to the boil tank. Notice how carefully the transfer is done to ensure the wort enters the boil tank without splashing or otherwise causing a significant mixing with air. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Successfully transferred to the boil tank, the wort is now heated to a boil. After heating and adding hops, the wort will be cooled using the double coil shown to the right of the boil tank and placed in car boys. This wort finished at about 73 degrees and after being aerated the yeast would be pitched. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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