FlashGordon11
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Heyo,
This is my first actual post here on hbf although I've spent countless hours perusing and searching. Even though I've helped two friends brew I just had my first brew day using my own equipment (caribou slobber that came with the NB deluxe starter. I did have one issue that I wanted to get some feedback on from brewers of any experience level.
Most recommendations and guides that I've seen say it is best to brew about 3 gal in the kettle and then top it off in the Carboy to 5 assuming a 5 gal batch. However, using a lower amount caused all kinds of issues for me due to the large size of my kettle. Thermometer didn't reach the wort, wort chiller was not submerged, had to deal with chilling two separate kettles. So can anyone explain to me what they've done to deal with his issue, or if I can just brew the full batch without any adverse effects? Any other feedback would be great. Thanks y'all!!
Also what is an effective way to pour from kettle to the funnel in the Carboy? Because I definitely spilled more than I wanted...
This is my first actual post here on hbf although I've spent countless hours perusing and searching. Even though I've helped two friends brew I just had my first brew day using my own equipment (caribou slobber that came with the NB deluxe starter. I did have one issue that I wanted to get some feedback on from brewers of any experience level.
Most recommendations and guides that I've seen say it is best to brew about 3 gal in the kettle and then top it off in the Carboy to 5 assuming a 5 gal batch. However, using a lower amount caused all kinds of issues for me due to the large size of my kettle. Thermometer didn't reach the wort, wort chiller was not submerged, had to deal with chilling two separate kettles. So can anyone explain to me what they've done to deal with his issue, or if I can just brew the full batch without any adverse effects? Any other feedback would be great. Thanks y'all!!
Also what is an effective way to pour from kettle to the funnel in the Carboy? Because I definitely spilled more than I wanted...