Brewed a California Common today using Yoopers recipe. Things were great, 75% efficiency, got some other things accomplished during the mash and boil. Then it hit. Second time using the new keggle. Last time I threw my hops in and they settled nicely to the bottom and I was able to drain out my pick-up tube with no issues.
This time. Hops sucked up pick-up tube causing clog. Sanitizing hands trying to break the clog. Finally I poured the wort through a mesh bag and funnel from my keggle, hopefully I sanitized the rim well enough. Should have had 5.5 gallons but due to splashing, had about 4.75.
If this batch isn't infected somehow, I'll be happy. Otherwise I'll have brewed a California Sour.
Don't tempt fate. Next time: Hop bag.
This time. Hops sucked up pick-up tube causing clog. Sanitizing hands trying to break the clog. Finally I poured the wort through a mesh bag and funnel from my keggle, hopefully I sanitized the rim well enough. Should have had 5.5 gallons but due to splashing, had about 4.75.
If this batch isn't infected somehow, I'll be happy. Otherwise I'll have brewed a California Sour.
Don't tempt fate. Next time: Hop bag.