Jimmy Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hello there, gentlemen. What is the consensus here on giving your specialty grains a squeeze after sparging? I find letting them drain on their own to be painfully slow and the end result incomplete, so it's very hard to resist manually aiding the process. John Palmer's instructions say to squeeze the bag, but I've read elsewhere that squeezing may impart some unwanted flavors from the grains. Is this true? Thoughts? Experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Slugg Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I havent used a bag in a long time, except the wife. but I used to just rinse it, without squeezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasond4 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I,d listen/believe to the words of John Palmer. I too have read the same things as you have Jimmy but the erge has got the better of me. Although the words of John have put for my mind at rest and I go for a squeeze....as for the rest of you guy's get your mind out of the gutter[lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have read a lot of conflicting views on this. Some say that squeezing the bag will extract tannins and others say that tannin extraction is mainly caused by temperature and PH rather than squeezing. One thing I have noticed in other forums is that for most people that squeeze, they haven't noticed any astringency. I don't bother squeezing specialty grains. Not for any technical reason, I just couldn't be stuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamB8 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Squeeze away if it pleases you [joyful] if you do extract tanins in those quantities I doubt you would notice. I dont bother with a bag and sparge through a sieve, I cant help thinking Im leaving something behind with a bag (which is nonsence I know), Im the same with hops unless im using large quantities, the bag is out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty A Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I squeeze and I haven't noticed it transfer any tannins into the brew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Slugg Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I don't bother squeezing specialty grains. Not for any technical reason' date=' I just couldn't be stuffed.[/quote'] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I am the same as Graham. If just doing specialty grains I don't use a bag. I sparge through a sieve and have never had any problems. However..... when I am doing AG (I BIAB) I squeeze the bejesus out of it and have never had any problems. Put that in perspective and I am squeezing around 6kg grain compared to 200g-500g and no problems here. Another way instead of squeezing is to shake the bag. It will drain quicker if you don't want to squeeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 you "could" always "tea Bag" it... and then do the same with the grain bag [whistling When doing Grain additions to Kits, I had a pot in a pot system and used a fridge rack to support the grain pot and then sparged through a sieve. No to Squeezing.. Its a pain in the sphincter. Yob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Some say that squeezing the bag will extract tannins and others say that tannin extraction is mainly caused by temperature and PH rather than squeezing. My logic tends to agree with the latter notion. I'd think whatever there is to be extracted has already been extracted by the hot water. It's reassuring to see people haven't had issues with squeezing the grains, so thank you all. I'm just too impatient to let the damn thing drip for minutes on end; I need to speed up the process by pressing down on the grains with my stirring spoon. That way I can also be sure that the stuff is drained as well as can be. And thank you, Yob, but I'd rather keep my testicles away from steaming hot liquids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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