Hands On: 24" Stainless Mash Tun Whisk

Facebook Friend Kirk encouraged me to look around for a suitable whisk for stirring up the mash.  This was a new idea for me.  Others chimed in that this works well as a mash paddle or spoon replacement, making quick work of breaking up doughballs.  I found this 24" stainless whisk and decided to pick one up myself.

It's a full 24" long

I use a 10 gallon Igloo Cooler for my mash tun.  

As you can see this is plenty long enough to get to the bottom.

For the price, I was concerned that the wires on this would be thin.  I was wrong.  This is a sturdy whisk.  I came up with about 2.2 mm for the wire thickness.

Sticker collection update.

From the Feedback Page:
Jared 2/27/2013: After following your site for quite some time now, and purchasing many items because you let me know about them, I just received the 24" whisk. I can't believe how awesome this thing is just by pulling it out of the shipping package! I am so excited about this I might just have to brew this weekend even though I don't really have the time. Not only would this piece be awesome for the mash, but dissolving LME and DME and keep it off of the bottom. What a great piece of equipment and thanks for sharing it!

Aaron 2/14/2013: I have this exact same French Whip and love it, works way better than the old mash paddle I used before. It really cuts through the grain and helps ensure no dough balls etc. Definitely recommend this above any other stirring tools I've used!

Update International FW-24 Stainless Steel French Whip, 24-Inch

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