First Question:
The water temp after I put they grain in was 66.7, 20 minutes later it is 65.4 (I have wrapped the urn in a doona and a jacket).
Is this something to worry about? I have probably a bit of space on the top I could pour some boiling water into and stir?
I am mashing for 90 minutes, and was aiming for 66c mash temp for recipe (a lager).
Second Question:
With the 0 minute hop addition, how long after I add this do I pull the hop bag out? (Or should I just throw the 0 minute addition into the no chill cube?)
OR do I leave it for 20 mins for convection currents to stop then pull the bag out and whirlpool?
The water temp after I put they grain in was 66.7, 20 minutes later it is 65.4 (I have wrapped the urn in a doona and a jacket).
Is this something to worry about? I have probably a bit of space on the top I could pour some boiling water into and stir?
I am mashing for 90 minutes, and was aiming for 66c mash temp for recipe (a lager).
Second Question:
With the 0 minute hop addition, how long after I add this do I pull the hop bag out? (Or should I just throw the 0 minute addition into the no chill cube?)
OR do I leave it for 20 mins for convection currents to stop then pull the bag out and whirlpool?