alee
Well-Known Member
I have to say thanks to all that helped with my questions and suggested modifications to my method. I brewed my first all grain (an ESB) this afternoon and everything turned out perfect. The increase in strike water temp put me exactly at the mash temperature I was shooting for. With the 10 gal rubbermaid cooler, I only lost 2deg F in an hour! Outstanding!
I wound up with 71% efficiency on my first batch. I coudn't have done it without you guys (and my assistant Michael, who is learning with me).
The only problem I had (and it was a big one!) was that the turkey fryer burner that I used put out nothing but a large yellow flame even with adjustment. It left my pots covered with soot as well as the garage floor, my face, the sink and the kitchen (the one I heard about the most!).
Is this just a case of a bad burner, or is this normal? My feet are still black even after a shower and another foot bath! Surely I should be able to get a nice clean blue flame? Any suggestions?
Thanks again,
Adrian
I wound up with 71% efficiency on my first batch. I coudn't have done it without you guys (and my assistant Michael, who is learning with me).
The only problem I had (and it was a big one!) was that the turkey fryer burner that I used put out nothing but a large yellow flame even with adjustment. It left my pots covered with soot as well as the garage floor, my face, the sink and the kitchen (the one I heard about the most!).
Is this just a case of a bad burner, or is this normal? My feet are still black even after a shower and another foot bath! Surely I should be able to get a nice clean blue flame? Any suggestions?
Thanks again,
Adrian