So.... I was brewing a partial mash batch last night using BIAB method for my mash. I ended up using more grains than I normally do and my grains and water wouldn't fit in my kettle. I ended up borrowing a slightly bigger pot from my sister in law. During the shuffle my mash temp dropped so I added another gallon of water @ 170F, but it didn't bring the temp back up high enough. I then put the pot back on the burner to bring the temp back up. I was constantly checking the temp with my floating thermometer but it didn't budge. After about fifteen minutes I noticed a slight roll to the water and started to panic. The temp on the thermometer was still at 145F but I removed it from the burner anyway and wrapped it in blankets for the mash. When I went to pull the bag I noticed there was a big hole burned in the bag and also the bag and some grain were burned to the bottom of the pot.
After some time getting all of the grains out of my wort, I proceeded with the batch as usual.
I know that there is a risk for off flavors due to possible tannins released in the wort and know that I will have play the waiting game to see how the flavor was affected. What I really want to know... is this batch safe to drink due to the nylon bag being burned? Is this batch going to give me man boobs? Should I dump it to avoid the risk? What would you do?
After some time getting all of the grains out of my wort, I proceeded with the batch as usual.
I know that there is a risk for off flavors due to possible tannins released in the wort and know that I will have play the waiting game to see how the flavor was affected. What I really want to know... is this batch safe to drink due to the nylon bag being burned? Is this batch going to give me man boobs? Should I dump it to avoid the risk? What would you do?