noun
- the process of rinsing grain with hot water to extract sugars during brewing
Usage: brewing
Examples
- The brewer began sparging the mash to extract the remaining sugars.
- Proper sparging technique is essential for maximizing beer yield.
- During sparging, hot water is slowly poured over the grain bed.
- The sparging process typically takes about an hour to complete.
- Temperature control is crucial during the sparging phase of brewing.