Sparging (Anschwänzen)
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Brewing and equipment”.
Explanation
German brewers’ word for adding the sparge water during lautering. The hot water is spread slowly and evenly over the grain bed so it rinses out the remaining sugar without compacting the grain.
Test your knowledge
What does the German brewing term “Anschwänzen” mean?
- Gradually pouring the sparge water over the grain bed while lautering
- Rehydrating the yeast before pitching
- Stirring the wort in a circle after the boil
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Correct: Gradually pouring the sparge water over the grain bed while lautering. “Anschwänzen” is brewers’ language for adding the sparge water. Stirring in a circle is the whirlpool.