I'm relatively new to brewing (7 months), but have already completed 7 batches and moved on to partial mash for last 2. For the process we have come up with we have been adding the extract with ~20min remaining on the boil. (FYI - typically we use 8lbs gain and 3lbs DME for a 5gal batch) I thought it was a good idea to add it late in order to maximize the hop utilization. Today I was reading the letters to the editior in Zymurgy (nov/dec edition) about this and it says to always boil extract an hour to coagulate the proteins. Titled "Late Addition Extract", am I the only one doing this? Is it common?
What are you thoughts on the need to boil extract for 60min plus?
What are you thoughts on the need to boil extract for 60min plus?