Keggle Boil-off Rate

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I boil off about 1.5 gallons per hour. I set beersmith to 20%. YMMV. You'll probably have to do a couple of boils to know for sure. Lots of variables.
 
Reelale said:
I boil off about 1.5 gallons per hour. I set beersmith to 20%. YMMV. You'll probably have to do a couple of boils to know for sure. Lots of variables.

Are you doing 5 or 10 gallon batches and what's you heat source?
 
37OliveStBrews said:
Are you doing 5 or 10 gallon batches and what's you heat source?

Propane tank hooked up to the stand I linked to (SQ14). 5 gallon batches.
 
I boil off 2.6 gallons an hour, just tested last weekend went from 5 gallons down to about 2.4.

it depends on your location
it depends on your equipment
it depends on how vigorous your boil is

-=Jason=-
 
Boil-off rate is independant of batch size. It's mostly just a matter of how much heat is getting into the kettle. So, the burner is the biggest factor here.

Agree, but I would also add the surface area of the boiling liquid is significant.
I know the OP asked about a keggle, but the diameter of your kettle can make a huge difference.
 
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