Grain Temperature - Noob Question but still

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  1. Jos3h2r

    Jos3h2r Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2015 Panama

    is the grain temperature the same as the room temperature where the grain is stored? Cos im making calculations and it always ask for the grain temperature but i dont know if theres a exact way to know this or you just use the actual temp of the room as the grain temp.
     
    #1 Jos3h2r, Jul 8, 2015
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  2. CurtFromHershey

    CurtFromHershey Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2012 Minnesota

    As long as the grain has been in the same place for an hour or two, the room temperature is what most people use.
     
    #2 CurtFromHershey, Jul 8, 2015
  3. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    yes, small variable though...rahab
     
    #3 GreenKrusty101, Jul 8, 2015
  4. billandsuz

    billandsuz Pooh-Bah (2,097) Sep 1, 2004 New York
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    if you really need to know the exact temperature of the grain you can always stick your probe thermometer into the grain and find out. assuming the material is not in direct sunlight, everything in the room is room temperature. just as everything in the refrigerator is refrigerator temperature and everything in the garage is garage temperature.

    and you really should get an accurate temp if you want to calculate sparge temps. a few degrees either way will make a difference and most brewers want to get to their target within one or two degrees.

    Cheers.
     
    #4 billandsuz, Jul 8, 2015
  5. Jos3h2r

    Jos3h2r Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2015 Panama

    Tx a lot for your quick answers, you know how it is when you start at this, youre doubting about everything you think is obvious hahaha. Tx for your time.
     
    #5 Jos3h2r, Jul 8, 2015
  6. HerbMeowing

    HerbMeowing Maven (1,295) Nov 10, 2010 Virginia
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    I find it useful to measure the grain temperature as an input for BeerSmith's strike water calculation.

    Cooler grain / room temperature in winter ==> strike temperature higher by a degree or two.
    Carry the recipe forward into summer and fail to adjust the grain temperature input won't produce a mash at the same temperature.
     
    #6 HerbMeowing, Jul 9, 2015
  7. pweis909

    pweis909 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,250) Aug 13, 2005 Wisconsin
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    I generally assume something between 60 and 70 F, as this is generally the range experienced in my house.
     
    #7 pweis909, Jul 10, 2015
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