http://lifehacker.com/5406192/use-a-spoon-to-prevent-milk-from-boiling-over
The relevant section is:
The quick and dirty fix for the problem is to put a long-handled spoon into the pot as it is heating. The spoon breaks the surface tension and the skim of milk fat and protein forming and allows the steam to escape without violently erupting. It's a trick your grandmother might have known, but not something she necessarily felt the need to pass on in the age of microwaves.
Does the logic behind this technique apply to homebrewing as well?
The relevant section is:
The quick and dirty fix for the problem is to put a long-handled spoon into the pot as it is heating. The spoon breaks the surface tension and the skim of milk fat and protein forming and allows the steam to escape without violently erupting. It's a trick your grandmother might have known, but not something she necessarily felt the need to pass on in the age of microwaves.
Does the logic behind this technique apply to homebrewing as well?