Removing Spent Grain From Mashtun

[markws]

Just finished my 2nd AG and just curious to hear if anyone has a smart way of removing spent grain from their mash tun.

I am using a 44L esky with ss braid hose for filtration.

I assume probably the simplest way is to buy a decent hand spade from the hardware...however open to suggestions...

Cheers

MarkWS

 

[Doogiechap]

If you have the space (and inclination) a compost bin is a great place to upturn the tun over in a single dump. Your garden will love you for it ! Alternately a wheelie bin plastic bag slipped over (if the lid comes off) then roll over and gently lift esky.
Cheers
Doug

 

[jimmyjack]

I concur with Doogie, I used to hate digging out the spent grains. Now all I do is double bag over the top of the MT and then tip into bin and then tie off bag. Its that easy. Although I do like the idea of a compost bin.

Cheers,

JJ

 

[jayse]

Yeap just pick it up and tip it out
I'll leave the safety addvice for our resident safety officers, but even after a brew with 15kg of grain in it I can still lift my Keg tun and dump it out.


Alcohol fueled brewtality.
Jayse

 

[pint of lager]

I bail the spent grain from the mashtun with a large enameled cup as a scoop. The residue is rinsed out using a watering can after removing the false bottom.

If you have any sort of garden, spent grain is a good additive on the beds. Just watch that it isn't in thick layers, or it sends off strong lactic aromas.

 

[Doc]

We keep our garbo bins in a line.
I put the mash tun on top of the recycling bin, open the green bin, tip over and up emptying into the green bin. A quick spray with the hose and all is in.
A couple of holes in the bottom of the green bin lets the excess liquid run out.
Just put the green bin out tonight. Weights a ton (well at least 18kg of grain in it from two brew sessions) plus green waste anyway.

Doc

 

[AndrewQLD]

I dig a hole in my vege garden and upturn the mash tun into the hole then cover over with dirt, I like to bury it because spent grains can really stink when they start to rot down.

Cheers
Andrew

 

[Tony]

i use a little 1 liter plastic bucket to scoop it out.

10 to 15 KG's out in 1 min

easy

 

[vlbaby]

ditto to that, except i use a jug. 1L plastic measuring jug makes a great scooper.

vl.

 

[Vlad the Pale Aler]

Just tip it forward and scrape it into the bin then hose it out.
Dead easy.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

I have chooks......


Takes about 30 secs... B)

 

[barfridge]

Tip it on the garden, then, depending on if the missus is watching...
a) dig it in nicely with a spade, being careful of the reticulation
B) scatter it with a high pressure hose burst
c) slink quietly in the opposite direction

 

[danbeer]

Just tip it forward and scrape it into the bin then hose it out.
Dead easy.

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Looks like an excellent setup.

Do you have more pics?

 

[PostModern]

My 3kg part mashes go into the worm farm. Sometimes I'll put a few scoops into the dogs' dinners.

 

[Millet Man]

My 3kg part mashes go into the worm farm. Sometimes I'll put a few scoops into the dogs' dinners.

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Yeah doesn't the dog love it.

You'd think with final runnings around 2 plato it wouldn't be that sweet but as soon as I put it on the compost heap the dog is up there licking away (at the spent grain).

Cheers, Andrew.

 

[homebrewworld.com]

Who gives a rats !
It has made its beer hasn't it ?

 

[warrenlw63]

Jesus! What a BS thread! :wacko:

All that said I'll bite... I just toss the hot steaming mess of 8kg of spent grains from my S/S keg mashtun. Quite bloody heavy actually. Carry it down the yard and dump it in the compost bin full o' Cocker Spaniel turds. :beerbang:

What a way to purge away the smells. :lol:

Warren -