Lautering Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of lautering?
A
To clarify or purify (German word ablautern)
2
Q
Name three factors that influence good lautering performance?
A
Quality malts and adjuncts
Correct malt handling techniques
Correct grind assortment
Mash mixer performance
Mash pump over performance
Earth’s gravity
3
Q
What does the filter flow rate depend on?
A
Permeability of the bed
Wort viscosity
Pressure drops across filter
Bed depth
Filter particle (grain) size
4
Q
Describe what underletting (start of the lautering cycle) is.
A
Foundation water pumped up through the bottom to just over false bottom in order to heat lauter tun and push out air (reduce oxygen pick up)
5
Q
What is mash off?
A
Pumping mash (grains and all) from mash mixer to lauter tun
