bringitonhome
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Hi-
Got all my kit this week and should be all set to brew my first batch this weekend (or possibly next - stupid mother's day )
My question is, what kind of kettle & how big should i get for an extract brew?
I read a lot about "extract twang" and reduced hops isomerization from high gravity boils, so eventually, I think I'd like to do full 5g boils - first w/ extract then eventually AG. Which actually raises 2 more questions: Is it possible to do 5g boils indoors on a regular gas stove? and second - must you absolutely use a wort chiller if you do full boils?
Thanks
Got all my kit this week and should be all set to brew my first batch this weekend (or possibly next - stupid mother's day )
My question is, what kind of kettle & how big should i get for an extract brew?
I read a lot about "extract twang" and reduced hops isomerization from high gravity boils, so eventually, I think I'd like to do full 5g boils - first w/ extract then eventually AG. Which actually raises 2 more questions: Is it possible to do 5g boils indoors on a regular gas stove? and second - must you absolutely use a wort chiller if you do full boils?
Thanks