Forbein11
Well-Known Member
I'm new to brewing (2 batches, neither bottled yet). I'm planning on brewing again this weekend and bottling batch number one.
Could someone please explain what difference boil volume makes? I'm doing extract with specialty grains. The initial volume I've used is 2 gallons for a 5 gallon batch. I'm using the Brewer's Handbook for recipes for now but was looking to brew BierMuncher's Pale Ale. What are the advantages/disadvantages to using a greater initial volume if any? I'm asking because using a simple recipe program, the IBU's change from 11 to 35 for a give recipe when using a 2 gallon initial boil vs. a 5 gallon full boil. I don't want to screw up.
Thank you in advance for the help.
Jamie
Could someone please explain what difference boil volume makes? I'm doing extract with specialty grains. The initial volume I've used is 2 gallons for a 5 gallon batch. I'm using the Brewer's Handbook for recipes for now but was looking to brew BierMuncher's Pale Ale. What are the advantages/disadvantages to using a greater initial volume if any? I'm asking because using a simple recipe program, the IBU's change from 11 to 35 for a give recipe when using a 2 gallon initial boil vs. a 5 gallon full boil. I don't want to screw up.
Thank you in advance for the help.
Jamie