guinnessface
Well-Known Member
During my last AG session, I decided to save about 1/2 gallon of runoff from my mash after I filled my boil kettle with 6.25 gal. Post boil, I used that runoff along with some ice to top the wort up to 5.25 gal. I figured that if it was added at flameout it'd dilute the final product less than water and add a few more fermentables as a bonus.
Other than not getting exact predictable results, can anyone see a down side to this? It seemed like a good idea, but that's gotten me in trouble before.
Since I collected the wort one day and boiled 2 days later, I also collected a little of the runoff to use for a starter. It worked great, although I would recommend refrigerating the sweet liquid if it sits for more than a day. It's a good way to save on buying DME.
Other than not getting exact predictable results, can anyone see a down side to this? It seemed like a good idea, but that's gotten me in trouble before.
Since I collected the wort one day and boiled 2 days later, I also collected a little of the runoff to use for a starter. It worked great, although I would recommend refrigerating the sweet liquid if it sits for more than a day. It's a good way to save on buying DME.