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Over hydrated grains
    #25316731 - 07/09/18 12:32 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Hey, so I finally got my new presto 23q and I did my first round of 10 jars in it! :cool: yay!
But I have a problem, after the sterilization and cooldown I see a few grains super-hydrated (just like when they become bacterial) but it is not result of improper rye prep - all the grains were dry to the touch and homogenous before loading.
My first thought was that some water splashed into the jars but I use 3 layers of tight Al foil and therefore I don't think this is the reason behind the problem.

My jars have theese lids:


(thick felt + heavy duty silicone for injection port)

What do you guys think is the problem? I mean... it is still gonna work, I'm just not sure what is the problem here...

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Re: Over hydrated grains [Re: mushhiehunter]
    #25316747 - 07/09/18 12:43 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Did you cover your lids with foil?

Also just give your jars a really good shake out of the PC. This will help distribute moisture around and will roll any wet grains against dry ones to wick moisture away.


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Re: Over hydrated grains [Re: mushhiehunter]
    #25316752 - 07/09/18 12:44 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

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....... but I use 3 layers of tight Al foil and therefore I don't think this is the reason behind the problem.....




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Re: Over hydrated grains [Re: mushhiehunter]
    #25316757 - 07/09/18 12:47 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Too wet going in. You don't need foil on the lids. I rarely use foil on the lids. Its been ages since the last time i have.

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Re: Over hydrated grains [Re: mushhiehunter]
    #25316758 - 07/09/18 12:47 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Shake it and it should all soak up.


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Re: Over hydrated grains [Re: mushhiehunter]
    #25316762 - 07/09/18 12:48 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

:thumbup:

So remember your bringing your temps up past boiling. Moisture is going to leave some of the grains and create a little steam inside the jars. This is normal. Seems like these days I always have 1 or 5 really hydrated "fresh" looking grains. Doesn't affect anything on my end.


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Re: Over hydrated grains [Re: elasticaltiger]
    #25316772 - 07/09/18 12:53 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

Theres steam inside the jar and outside. its equilibrium of pressure and steam. I accidentally left my cooker on overnight once. The grains were dark but neither dryer or wetter.

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Re: Over hydrated grains [Re: bodhisatta]
    #25316878 - 07/09/18 02:09 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

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Too wet going in. You don't need foil on the lids. I rarely use foil on the lids. Its been ages since the last time i have.




you using poly lids? I'd prefer to not use foil cause its annoying but was afraid the poly getting wet could be an issue

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Re: Over hydrated grains [Re: pixelpopper]
    #25316927 - 07/09/18 02:46 PM (6 years, 6 months ago)

I don't use poly lids often anymore but those ones i never used foil with.

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