Ok, a question from a first-time all-grain brewer:
Should you stir the mash or just let it sit (or does it matter?)
The reason I ask....I was watching it very carefully, and it was holding at 152-153F as the recipe called for, which made me think 'Yes! I'm a pro!'
But, then at about the 40 minute mark, I got bored and decided to stir the pot (not sure if I should have or not, but...I did...). After stiring, I took a temperature reading and it dropped to 147F! (using an electronic thermometer)
So, I added heat and got it back up, but I guess the temperature then isn't consistent throughout the pot? Should I worry? Thoughts?
Thanks in advance...
Should you stir the mash or just let it sit (or does it matter?)
The reason I ask....I was watching it very carefully, and it was holding at 152-153F as the recipe called for, which made me think 'Yes! I'm a pro!'
But, then at about the 40 minute mark, I got bored and decided to stir the pot (not sure if I should have or not, but...I did...). After stiring, I took a temperature reading and it dropped to 147F! (using an electronic thermometer)
So, I added heat and got it back up, but I guess the temperature then isn't consistent throughout the pot? Should I worry? Thoughts?
Thanks in advance...