I just bottled my first batch of Pale Ale using the Blichmann Hop Rocket. I used 3 oz. of Cascade in the Hop Rocket in place of 1 oz. at flame out and 1 oz. dry hop. The flavor is better. But if you don't collect the wort in the hop rocket, pump, plate chiller and associated hoses, the wort...
What happens if dough-in is at temperatures above 160 deg. F? Here is why I ask. I recently upgraded the tubing in my system from vinyl to silicone heater tubing. Instead of a 25 degree drop during transfer and dough-in, I now get less than 20 degree drop. My first batch with the new tubing...