jcole Well-Known Member Joined Sep 7, 2008 Messages 152 Reaction score 0 Location Austin, Texas Feb 6, 2009 #1 I remember reading somewhere that you should never cover the pot when boiling wort. Is this true? Does anyone know why this is?
I remember reading somewhere that you should never cover the pot when boiling wort. Is this true? Does anyone know why this is?
ShortSnoutBrewing Kwanesum Chinook Illahee Joined Oct 17, 2007 Messages 3,189 Reaction score 25 Location Portland, OR Feb 6, 2009 #2 DO NOT COVER. Take a gander at this: Dimethyl sulfides - Home Brewing Wiki
MaxPower49 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 24, 2008 Messages 70 Reaction score 0 Location Charlotte, NC Feb 6, 2009 #3 I believe you are supposed to leave it uncovered so that the DMS (or something like that) will boil off and not cause any off flavors. I don't think it is as big of a deal when you are using extract, but it is still a good idea to leave the lid off.
I believe you are supposed to leave it uncovered so that the DMS (or something like that) will boil off and not cause any off flavors. I don't think it is as big of a deal when you are using extract, but it is still a good idea to leave the lid off.
GilaMinumBeer Half-fast Prattlarian HBT Supporter Joined Jan 23, 2008 Messages 65,431 Reaction score 10,793 Feb 6, 2009 #4 You can cover while the wort is coming to a boil. Some cover partially while boiling. Covering while boiling causes compunds that form DMS, Di-Methyl Sulfide togo back into the wort thus causing off-flavors.
You can cover while the wort is coming to a boil. Some cover partially while boiling. Covering while boiling causes compunds that form DMS, Di-Methyl Sulfide togo back into the wort thus causing off-flavors.
OP OP jcole Well-Known Member Joined Sep 7, 2008 Messages 152 Reaction score 0 Location Austin, Texas Feb 6, 2009 #5 Interesting.. Thanks guys.