AHS Northwest Cascadian Dark Technique Question

**C17-EHSE** · 11-20-2011, 05:32 PM

The recipe from AHS for their Northwest Cascadian Dark Ale calls for a three gallon boil and then add the rest of the water at the end after the wort has been cooled. I am finally set up to do a full boil.

Will doing a full boil vs a partial be a problem?

**DeRoux's Broux** · 11-20-2011, 05:40 PM

boiling as much of the 5 gallons as possible is always best. if you're not comfortable with that with this batch, just follow the AHS directions for the partial boil and chalk-it up to experience. do a full boil for the next batch.

**C17-EHSE** · 11-20-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DeRoux's Broux

boiling as much of the 5 gallons as possible is always best. if you're not comfortable with that with this batch, just follow the AHS directions for the partial boil and chalk-it up to experience. do a full boil for the next batch.

Thanks. I'm adventurous enough to give it a try.

**DeRoux's Broux** · 11-20-2011, 05:45 PM

it sure won't hurt it! keep us posted!

TexasBock · 01-26-2012, 07:32 PM

I would do the full boil. Hop utilization as well as grain utilization will be increased with a larger boil. So, you numbers may end up a little higher than the recipe but I think it will be alright.