jcole
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I remember reading somewhere that you should never cover the pot when boiling wort.
Is this true? Does anyone know why this is?
Is this true? Does anyone know why this is?
To cover or not to cover?
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DO NOT COVER. Take a gander at this: Dimethyl sulfides - Home Brewing Wiki
MaxPower49
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I believe you are supposed to leave it uncovered so that the DMS (or something like that) will boil off and not cause any off flavors. I don't think it is as big of a deal when you are using extract, but it is still a good idea to leave the lid off.
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You can cover while the wort is coming to a boil. Some cover partially while boiling.
Covering while boiling causes compunds that form DMS, Di-Methyl Sulfide togo back into the wort thus causing off-flavors.
Covering while boiling causes compunds that form DMS, Di-Methyl Sulfide togo back into the wort thus causing off-flavors.
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jcole
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Interesting.. Thanks guys.
