StillSmart

Having yesterday cleared my decks and done the preparatory work, I got up at 05.30am to start on a mammoth mashing session.

Given weakness of arm (I have a small hand mill), and lungs which react like litmus paper to the dust thrown up when milling grain, I always order my malt ready ground.

Alas! I had omitted to tick the box when ordering. I now have three 25 kg bags to mill before I can proceed further.


On with the filter mask.

You may find that arm gets a bit stronger..!

You would be a good man to ask if precrushed is any better then...
Does it keep better or taste any better?

I can't admit to discerning any difference in taste but, reputedly, whole grain keeps better for longer than crushed.

12.5 kg down, 62.5kg to go.

I post this to make you smile and cheer you on.

Robert.

Would I had such a right arm! Alas for bygone adolescence.

The first 25 kg done.

Due to space, equipment and method, I will be doing a 4 x 23 litre mash before starting on the next 25kg bag.

That's a decent vista you have to endure while you slave away

That can hardly be considered nose to the
grindstone (apt!)
But good for you, It was not even raining...

Robert.

That can hardly be considered nose to the
grindstone (apt!)
But good for you, It was not even raining...

Robert.