sparge Synonyms
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sparge Meaning
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sparge (n)
the act of sprinkling or splashing water
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sparge (v)
agitate by introducing air or compressed gas
scatter with liquid; wet lightly
sparge Sentence Examples
- The brewer carefully sparged the grain bed to extract the wort from the mash.
- The perforated sparger evenly distributed the hot water over the crushed malt.
- Sparging helps rinse away the sugars from the mash, leaving behind the spent grains.
- The sparging process should be controlled to avoid extracting tannins and other undesirable compounds.
- The sparge water temperature is critical for maintaining the desired enzyme activity.
- A false bottom or slotted screen is used to support the grain bed and facilitate sparging.
- Sparging can be done manually or automatically using a sparging wand or automated system.
- Repeated sparging with decreasing water volumes helps maximize wort yield.
- The sparging rate should be adjusted to prevent channeling or compaction of the grain bed.
- Proper sparging techniques ensure the optimal extraction of fermentable sugars from the malt.
FAQs About the word sparge
the act of sprinkling or splashing water, agitate by introducing air or compressed gas, scatter with liquid; wet lightly
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The brewer carefully sparged the grain bed to extract the wort from the mash.
The perforated sparger evenly distributed the hot water over the crushed malt.
Sparging helps rinse away the sugars from the mash, leaving behind the spent grains.
The sparging process should be controlled to avoid extracting tannins and other undesirable compounds.
