September 09, 2023 - Brew Session
Grind grain, heat water to a little over 100° F. Acid rest at 100°F for 35 minutes (NB- mixed with hand as mash was very thick).
Add boiling water to reach 132°F Protein Rest for 10 min. Pulled 50% of thickest from protein rest and added to a second pot.
Immediately after pulling decoction from PR, added boiling water to main mash to reach 142°F Beta Rest. Slowly brought decoction mash up to 151-155°F and held for 15 minutes. Raised to boil, boiled for 10 min.
To main mash - added decoction back plus boiling water to bring main mash to 152°F, rested for 20 minutes. Pulled 75% of thickest mash and brought to boil in second pot for 10 minutes. Added back to main mash along with boiling water for mash out of 165°F, let settle for 15 min before sparging
Collected 7.25 gal @ 9 Brix (1.036). Placed on 90 min boil. Hop charge at 60 min, according to schedule.
Landed at 1.048. Ferment at 55°F. Diacetyl rest @ Cellar temp ~ 69°F for 7 days. Kegged @ 1.008 and placed in lagering reefer