Discussion Overview
The discussion focuses on determining the viscosity of a mash mixture in brewing, specifically in the context of designing a mash tun for beer production. Participants explore methods for calculating viscosity while considering the effects of malt density changes upon water absorption.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Experimental/applied
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests a method to calculate the viscosity of a mash mixture, highlighting the challenge of accounting for density changes in malt when it absorbs water.
- Another participant suggests consulting with commercial brewers or examining existing equipment, indicating that viscosity may vary significantly depending on the type of beer being produced.
- A third participant emphasizes the importance of considering the density of the liquid rather than just the malt density.
- One participant recommends looking into BDV viscometers as a potential resource for measuring viscosity.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying opinions on the best approach to determine viscosity, with no consensus reached on a specific method or solution. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best practices for calculating viscosity in this context.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations regarding the assumptions made about density changes and the specific methodologies for measuring viscosity, which have not been fully explored or agreed upon in the discussion.