I have brewed six extract kits using partial boil and I would like to try the full boil extract method (5 gallons). I have been reading through the forum, but I would like some advice/clarification to some of my questions. FYI, I'm still learning the terminology for homebrewing, so I apologize in advance.
I am making the Dead Ringer IPA using an extract kit from Northern Brewer.
1. When I steep the crushed specialty grains, should I still steep it in 2.5 gallons of water for 20 minutes at 170 deg/F (what is stated in the directions), then add it to a 30 quart pot with about 4 gallons of boiling water on my propane burner? I have a wort chiller, so I'm not concerned about cooling the wort.
2. According to the directions for partial boil, below I listed the hop additions. How should I modify (if at all) the hops for a full boil?
-- 1 oz Centennial (60 min)
-- 1 oz Centennial (20 min)
-- 2 oz Centennial (5 min)
-- 1 oz Centennial (Dry hop)
3. Will a 30 quart pot be sufficient if I decide to pursue all grain brewing in the future?
4. Is a 6.5 gallon boil not enough/too much/just right considering some boil off that will occur?
I am making the Dead Ringer IPA using an extract kit from Northern Brewer.
1. When I steep the crushed specialty grains, should I still steep it in 2.5 gallons of water for 20 minutes at 170 deg/F (what is stated in the directions), then add it to a 30 quart pot with about 4 gallons of boiling water on my propane burner? I have a wort chiller, so I'm not concerned about cooling the wort.
2. According to the directions for partial boil, below I listed the hop additions. How should I modify (if at all) the hops for a full boil?
-- 1 oz Centennial (60 min)
-- 1 oz Centennial (20 min)
-- 2 oz Centennial (5 min)
-- 1 oz Centennial (Dry hop)
3. Will a 30 quart pot be sufficient if I decide to pursue all grain brewing in the future?
4. Is a 6.5 gallon boil not enough/too much/just right considering some boil off that will occur?