I figured i'd attempt my first brew by doing the Brooklyn Brew Shop Everyday IPA Kit. It's an All-Grain Kit, so i know there is much more risk and margin for error than starting out with extracts, however i'm determined to learn All-Grain first.
I ended up with MUCH less wort than was expected, a little bit more than half.
The kit says that ending up short after the boil is okay, and just to top off with tap water, but i'm sure they don't mean THAT much water!
I followed the instructions and added the water to top off. The final product looked great in color and smelled great as well.
I'm looking back now and trying to figure out where i lost that quart or so of water. Was my boil too hot? maybe i left too much in the grain bed during sparge? hmm
I ended up with MUCH less wort than was expected, a little bit more than half.
The kit says that ending up short after the boil is okay, and just to top off with tap water, but i'm sure they don't mean THAT much water!
I followed the instructions and added the water to top off. The final product looked great in color and smelled great as well.
I'm looking back now and trying to figure out where i lost that quart or so of water. Was my boil too hot? maybe i left too much in the grain bed during sparge? hmm