Fly sparging is the process of using a sparge arm, or any device that allows the water to sprinkle over the grains in the mash tun. A sparge arm is used as it helps prevent channeling of the water in the grain bed. Channeling should be avoided if you want to achieve the highest extraction rate.
How do you fly Sparge?
Fly Sparge Process
- Ensure that your wort and grain are in a mash tun with a false bottom and ball valve. ...
- Heat your sparge water to roughly 170°F. ...
- Slowly open the ball valve and drain some wort into a pitcher until the pitcher is about half full. ...
- Over the course of a few minutes, gradually open the ball valve.
Is fly sparging worth it?
Fly sparging might be best for those homebrewers making larger batches in order to save a little cash on ingredients. Prospective pro-brewers who are honing skills as homebrewers may also benefit from continuous sparging since this is typically the method used by commercial breweries.
