AG Batch #2 -- Wish me luck

I just started my second all grain batch. The first one I made a bunch of small mistakes but by the end the beer was still drinkable. The biggest thing I did wrong was after I had small boilover with hops on the ground, I added more hops which I guess I shouldn't have done. I also started off with a low mash temp, which I ended up spending too much time to correct.

So far this time mash temp is good sitting at 152F.
Now I just have to make sure to watch out so not to have a boilover.

Good luck

This time I also have a wort chiller and not an ice bath. The wort chiller came from Bobby_M's videos. Thanks

Good luck! Before you know it, you will be doing this as a matter of course.

Going to do my second AG tomorrow. Wish you luck and good fortune on your second.

Salute!

So I had a small boilover again but it was just before I was about to add my hops.

Next batch I'm getting a bigger pot. 7.5gal turkey fryer is just a bit too small I think

Gooser said:

So I had a small boilover again but it was just before I was about to add my hops.

Next batch I'm getting a bigger pot. 7.5gal turkey fryer is just a bit too small I think

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My first AG boil pot was that size. It's doable, but as you already know, you really have to watch it. Keep an eye out at restaurant auctions for 40-60qt pots. You can get them pretty cheap, if you're patient.