Does a recirculating mash BIAB aggravate the increased trub issue?
After brewing a few ales on my recirculating electric kettle BIAB setup, I just roll with the increased trub. I pump over to the fermenter until the sludge gets really thick and I am done. But after trying a couple of lagers, I am a little confused.
Yesterday I brewed a 5.5galon batch of pils. After chilling, I had exactly what I expected in the kettle. I whirlpooled and let it sit for about 60 minutes. I drained a quart of crud then ran off 4 gallons of really nice clear wort. When it started to get cloudy, there were still 1.5 gallons left in the kettle. I don't care with an ale, but that much break in a pale lager will have a fermentation/flavor impact right?
Any suggestions? I am using the large bag that Austin Homebrew sells and the standard crush from my Local shop. Also use whirl floc. I am just wondering if pumping the mash so much helps more fine particulate stuff escape the bag.
After brewing a few ales on my recirculating electric kettle BIAB setup, I just roll with the increased trub. I pump over to the fermenter until the sludge gets really thick and I am done. But after trying a couple of lagers, I am a little confused.
Yesterday I brewed a 5.5galon batch of pils. After chilling, I had exactly what I expected in the kettle. I whirlpooled and let it sit for about 60 minutes. I drained a quart of crud then ran off 4 gallons of really nice clear wort. When it started to get cloudy, there were still 1.5 gallons left in the kettle. I don't care with an ale, but that much break in a pale lager will have a fermentation/flavor impact right?
Any suggestions? I am using the large bag that Austin Homebrew sells and the standard crush from my Local shop. Also use whirl floc. I am just wondering if pumping the mash so much helps more fine particulate stuff escape the bag.