News Contact Us Careers About Us » Industries » Products » Services » Request A Quote Krones Process Group NA Home Products Brewing Systems Tanks & Vessels Mash Mixer November 26, 2021 Mash Mixer Mash Mixer Mash mixers (sometimes refered to as mash kettles) are generally where the initial brewing activity occurs. The varying types of milled grains (typically malted barley and supplementary grains that make up the "grain bill") are soaked in warm water to extract their natural colors, flavors and sugars. This steeping process defines the act of brewing. Mashing allows the enzymes in the malt to break down the starch in the grain into sugars, typically maltose to create malty liquid called wort. There are two main methods – infusion mashing, in which the grains are heated in one vessel; and decoction mashing, in which a proportion of the grains are boiled and then returned to the mash, raising the temperature. Mashing involves pauses at certain temperatures, and takes place in a "mash mixer", an insulated brewing vessel with an agitator for mixing. The end product of mashing is called a "mash". Mashing times can vary depending on raw material and brewing style. During this time the various temperature rests activate different enzymes depending upon the type of malt being used, its modification level, and the intention of the brewer. Noteworthy: • Mash Kettles are always sized to match the brewhouse, so Sprinkman provides Mash Mixers up to 100-BBL in size. • Sprinkman leverages our experience in other industries, like food and dairy, to develop a low-shear, high mixing agitator that gives the mash a complete and thorough mix. Related Equipment Brew Kettle Whirlpool Hot & Cold Liquor Tanks Brite Beer Tanks Related Services Overhauls & Repairs Process Engineering Contact us today for a free quote! 1-800-816-1610 sales@sprinkman.com © Copyright 2021 W.M. Sprinkman LLC All Rights Reserved About Us Industries Products Services Request A Quote News Contact Us Facebook linkedin Twotter NEWSLETTER SIGNUP By subscribing to our mailing list you will always be update with the latest news from us. JOIN US We never spam! GET IN TOUCH Wisconsin Corporate Office 1-800-816-1610 sales@sprinkman.com W.M. Sprinkman LLC Headquarters 9600 S 58th St Franklin, WI 53212 (800) 816-1610 phone (414) 999-3531 fax Manufacturing Facility 1002 Academy Street P.O. Box 57 Elroy, Wisconsin 53929 (800) 816-1610 phone (414) 999-3531 fax