Easy Large Batch Mashing

[ShineonCrazyDiamond]

So you want to move away from buckets, huh? Great, just get a bigger container, scale up the recipe, no problem, right? Wait a sec, how the hell am I going to get 40 gallons of water and corn cooked? You could make 3 small batches, and dump them in one big fermenter before pitch, but then what's the point. You still have to seperate 3 different recipes.

I struggled with the logistics for a while. Kept me from moving large batch. Then I remembered I have a natural vessel to boil in, my boiler. I'm looking to make a batch worth 3 strips, so, I just needed to figure out how to use this in one mash.

Here is my procedure. It follows the easy corn method, where you just boil water, add corn, and wrap up tight to let it gel over a few hours.

Ok, first you need the first thing in an all grain adventure. A good drink! It helps remind you of why you are doing this, should frustration occur. This should be a pretty stress free method, but preparation is always a good idea. Here's my morning Bootleggers Breakfast.

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Ok, so here's my set up. My work bench is the perfect size to line the drain over my mash barrel.

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The barrel is ready to go, and is all wrapped up with blankets.

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Fill the boiler with 12 to 13 gallons, I use a hose. This is 1/3 of the total water.

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Turn your boiler on, and wait till it hits 212. My thermometer fits right over the 2" opening, and really gets to rattling when is ready. When it does, open the drain and dump into masher/ fermenter.

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