I have been recently experimenting with late extract additions...it seems to achieve a much better color for the style of beer. In general, I've been adding about 1/4 of the extract at the beginning of the boil, and then 3/4 with 15-20 min to go. Couple of questions:
-Does this seem like good timing/ratios?
-I am wondering about timing the boil. When you add so much extract, it obviously takes 5-10 min after adding to get the wort back up to boiling. I've been including that time in the total 60 min, because I assume you're quite near boiling the entire time (probably above 200 degrees). Is that correct to get proper hop utilization out of the bitting hops?
Any other theories on late extract additions, or other advantages besides color? I assume it probably improves the flavor as well, since there is likely to be less carmelization.
-Does this seem like good timing/ratios?
-I am wondering about timing the boil. When you add so much extract, it obviously takes 5-10 min after adding to get the wort back up to boiling. I've been including that time in the total 60 min, because I assume you're quite near boiling the entire time (probably above 200 degrees). Is that correct to get proper hop utilization out of the bitting hops?
Any other theories on late extract additions, or other advantages besides color? I assume it probably improves the flavor as well, since there is likely to be less carmelization.