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  1. J

    First time mistakes, how bad will it be?

    I never have boil over, and the lid is on the entire time. I brew 6 gallon batches in a 15 gallon S's kettle so that is obviously why. Is there any other reason to have the lid on if you do not have to worry about boil over?
  2. J

    First time mistakes, how bad will it be?

    Waaaiiit... I thought you were supposed to leave the lid on the kettle as much as possible to have less water loss from evaporation. While chilling it is also ideal to have the lid on to prevent bacteria. I THOUGHT THIS WAS THE WAY now this thread is confusing me. Of course you open the lid to...
  3. J

    First time doing all grain, airhead mistakes

    Correct, I pitched the yeast the next day (this morning). I cooled the beer down to 75 degrees Fahrenheit before I placed the plastic wrapping over the top of the BB last night. Yeah it was a lot of starsan. I'll use the appropriate amount next time. I just figured sense it wasn't actually...
  4. J

    First time doing all grain, airhead mistakes

    Last night was my first time putting my new mash tun to use. The mashing process was very efficient and went very well. I was actually very surprised at how smooth the process went. I probably lost about 4 degrees but I kept the grains soaking for an extra 8 minutes to make up for the...
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