High rye wash in an electrical boiler?

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High rye wash in an electrical boiler?

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I’m interested in exploring high rye whiskeys, from 51 - 100% rye, both malted and unmalted. Fermented on grain, stripped off grain.

Any pointers or guidance to be successful in a keg boiler with low density 3500 watt element? Or will it be so difficult to keep from scorching that it’s best to wait until I can steam strip?

1.75 lbs grain / gallon water
Step mash up with a beta glucan rest at 110 F.
Add enough boiling water to gel at 150 F. Alpha amylase.
Beta Glucanase @ 140 F.
Beta Amylase @ 110 F if needed.

If the recipe has corn, I’d gelatinize the rye in a separate vessel and then combine after corn has gelled and come down in temp.

Ferment on grain, BIAB drain/squeeze. Very slow heat up, thinking 500 - 750 watts.

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