Malt pipe (grain basket)
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Brewing and equipment”.
Explanation
The insert with a perforated bottom in all-in-one brewing systems. The grain sits inside and the pump circulates the wort through it. To lauter, the malt pipe is lifted, left to drain and rinsed with the sparge water.
Test your knowledge
What is an all-in-one brewing system?
- A fermenter with a tap
- A kit of ready-made ingredients
- A single unit for mashing, lautering and boiling
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Correct: A single unit for mashing, lautering and boiling. These systems have a heating element, a malt pipe for lautering and often a pump. They are very popular with homebrewers.