Pixalated
Well-Known Member
I got a 10 gallon brew pot, and built a 2,000W heatstick. I filled it with 6 gallons of water today, set it on my electric stove and plugged in the heatstick. When the temperature reached about 200F, I realized that I never turned on the stove burner. I was hoping it would speed up my boil.
When the water boiled, I let it go for 30 minutes. I chilled (to test out my new chiller) and saw that I lost 1 gallon of water. That seems like a lot.
I am planning to brew in a bag. Does this mean that for a 5 gallon batch I'd need to start with 7 gallons on water + whatever water my grains will absorb?
When the water boiled, I let it go for 30 minutes. I chilled (to test out my new chiller) and saw that I lost 1 gallon of water. That seems like a lot.
I am planning to brew in a bag. Does this mean that for a 5 gallon batch I'd need to start with 7 gallons on water + whatever water my grains will absorb?