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Rinsing out the LME jug

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by mparmer, Oct 4, 2009.

 

  1. #1
    mparmer

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 4, 2009
    I've been running a little hot water in my LME jug and shaking it up real good to get all the LME out of there as it goes into the boil pot (a couple of times). It comes out foamy. Will this matter?
    Thanks
     
  2. #2
    kidoduck

    Member

    Posted Oct 4, 2009
    I can't see why it would. It is all going to boil anyway.
    I always put my cans in a wide shallow pan on a second burner for about a half hour before pouring them(about 170 deg, open the lids). It thins the consistency of the extract and you leave a lot less behind in the can. And I still rinse them. I'm cheap.
    With a plastic jug, I boil a cup in the microwave, shake it up and add it the same way you are doing. You could also heat that on a MUCH lower setting for a longer time and get similar results in viscosity.
     
  3. #3
    Rick500

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 4, 2009
    No, it's fine. Doesn't matter at all.
     
  4. #4
    ChshreCat

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 4, 2009
    I get my LME in bulk in plastic tubs and with a spatula I can get it all out. If you're buying canned LME, I'd recommend using a can opener to take the whole top off so you can get in there rather than just punching a hole in it.

    +1 on heating the LME. I throw mine in a sink full of hot water when I start getting ready to brew. It's nice and warm by the time I add it to the boil and is much easier to handle.
     
  5. #5
    kanderna

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Oct 6, 2009
    Not that we need a +1 of a +1, but +1! :D:drunk: Let it sit in hot water and it will come out a lot easier.
     
  6. #6
    ChshreCat

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 6, 2009
    +1!


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  7. #7
    shortyjacobs

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 6, 2009
    My LME comes in 1/2 gallon and pint plastic milk jugs....I dump it in, then dunk the sucker in the 210 degree water, shake and pour, shake and pour.

    No worries, foam is not a problem.
     
  8. #8
    mparmer

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 7, 2009
    I should have been more clear, I too place my containers in hot water to loosen the syrup as well, but even then there is a lot left inside, so I add some hot water inside the container and shake to get the maximum extraction. Sounds like the general consensus is that it's ok. Good, Thanks everyone. I'm getting more and more comfortable with my brewing skills thanks largely to the great folks on this forum.
     
  9. #9
    shortyjacobs

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 7, 2009
    Perfectly OK. Keep on :rockin:
     
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