My first AG, did i do it right?

[karlos the great]

[SIZE=medium]So I just attempted my first all grain home brew[/SIZE]
[SIZE=medium]I was hoping to get some feedback on how to improve and anything I might have done wrong [/SIZE]
[SIZE=medium]I have read great things about Dr Smurto’s golden ale so followed that [/SIZE]
[SIZE=medium] I didn’t change anything recipe wise so hopefully it works out [/SIZE]

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[SIZE=medium]Stage one[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=medium]Started with 15L of strike water at 68 degrees [/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Added half to mash tun stirred to get the lumps out then added the second half [/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Checked the temp and was 61deg so added 1 litre on 80deg it want up to 66[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Let it sit for 60 min ended at 65deg[/SIZE]

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[SIZE=medium]Stage 2 [/SIZE]

• [SIZE=medium]Heated another 15L to 78Deg[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Strained about 4L until all the chunks were gone then drained into big pot[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Got about 13L I think [/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Added the next 15 to the mash tun, let it sit for 5 min [/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Strained about 4L again till clear then into the big pot[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Finished at about 26L [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=medium]Stage 3 [/SIZE]

• [SIZE=medium]Put the big pot on the stove [/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Took about 20min to get to the boil[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Let boil for 30 min and scooped off the foam[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Added 20g of hops at 60min to go[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Added .5 tab at 15 to go[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Added 15g at 10min to go[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Added 15g at 5 min to go[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Added 15g then turned the stove off[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Ended with about 21L[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=medium]Stage 3[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=medium]Through in the cooper cooler in and tuned the hose on [/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Took 35 min to get to 22deg[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Used a drill and whisk attachment to airate and it foamed up to 35L[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Added yeast to the top of foam (was a bit worried about this but read a few things that its fine)[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=medium]Ended with 20L OG 1043[/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]It tastes pretty good although seems a lot sweeter than I thought it would. [/SIZE]


Thanks in advance for any comments postive or negitive ill take them on board

 

[thrillho]

Looks fantastic... you obviously did your reading. The set up looks very tidy, and you seemed to be very organised - I have no doubt it will be a great success!

Let us know how it pans out!

 

[manticle]

Looks pretty good.

Anything I mention is more likely tweaks or questions rather than pointing out outright errors.

When you say 'strain till chunks are gone' can you elaborate?
No real need to scoop/skim when it boils.
When you add batch sparge water, you can give it a stir before leaving 5-10 mins.

Wort is often very sweet and very bitter - fermentation and conditioning will bring those into line.

Good stuff.

 

[karlos the great]

Looks pretty good.

Anything I mention is more likely tweaks or questions rather than pointing out outright errors.

When you say 'strain till chunks are gone' can you elaborate?
No real need to scoop/skim when it boils.
When you add batch sparge water, you can give it a stir before leaving 5-10 mins.

Wort is often very sweet and very bitter - fermentation and conditioning will bring those into line.

Good stuff.

i guess chunks might not have been the right wording, more waiting untill clearer.
there were a few small particals in the first few litres
thanks for the feedback

 

[manticle]

But did you strain through a strainer or just pour some off into a jug and add gently back to the tun?

 

[karlos the great]

just into a jug and down the side of the esky slowly

 

[manticle]

Spot on.

Best of luck - sounds like you've got it knocked on the head.

 

[ben_sa]

only thing I see wrong...

you have 2 step 2s

good work mate. Looks exactly like my next step from single vessel :beerbang:

 

[QldKev]

Sounds like you have the procedure down pat, only thing I see is that pvc hose in the brewery?