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Thanks for that confirmation. Since acquiring the 10 gallon brew pot, I have been making the brews as a full boil. I start with 5 gallons of water and seep the grains. Then bring to full boil. After adding the dry and liquid extract, the volume rises to about 5.5 gallons. But, during the 60...

Thanks for the replies, guys. I think next batch, I will stay with full boil. The loss due to evaporation is running less than one gallon. I think that is because with extract, one adds liquid to the boil. Depending on recipe, but it generally is running for me about 2 to 3 quarts evap...

Hi Guys, Newbie here ... forgive me if this is an old subject. I have been using Northern Brewer extract kits for my home brews. I have question that maybe you guys can answer ... The brew kits I use are for 5 gallon batches. The instructions always state to start with 2.5 gallons of...

Hi, My name is Steve in Scottsdale, AZ. I'm fairly newbie at home brewing. I have done some with son-in-law (also a newbie) for the last three years. We have upgraded our equipment only in as much as getting a 10 gal boil pot and a wort chiller. Otherwise, like most newbies, we have only...