Machiavelli
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Okay, I've just read in several places that a longer boil can help with clarity and is definately recommended for lighter beers (90 mins at least). Helps to boil off and separate protiens and such, I guess.
Now I'm a bit confused. I remember a thread not too long ago about how "late addtions" can help lessen the "sugary" effect when extract brewing. Basically, not cooking the malt as long.
That seems a bit contradictory to me?
I'm getting ready to cook up a PM Kolsch and wanted to take steps to keep it as light/clear as possible.
Should I do a long boil (90 mins)? I was origianlly going to do a late addtion on my extract, which is what I THOUGHT was supposed to help with that. But now, Ive been reading that I should boil longer for that kind of beer.
Thoughts?
Thanks
M
Now I'm a bit confused. I remember a thread not too long ago about how "late addtions" can help lessen the "sugary" effect when extract brewing. Basically, not cooking the malt as long.
That seems a bit contradictory to me?
I'm getting ready to cook up a PM Kolsch and wanted to take steps to keep it as light/clear as possible.
Should I do a long boil (90 mins)? I was origianlly going to do a late addtion on my extract, which is what I THOUGHT was supposed to help with that. But now, Ive been reading that I should boil longer for that kind of beer.
Thoughts?
Thanks
M