Again, thanks all. I'm a second time beginner, just getting back into it.
I've made so many batches that taste like molasses that I've ceased boiling my wort and at best now achieve a timid simmer.
As a result I'm not getting much hops utilization. And since my goal is a West Coast IPA (Port Brewing Wipeout, Mongo analogues) you can imagine my frustration.
I'm using an aluminum kettle on an electric stove. I own a custom built stainless kettle (1/8th inch 316 SS) but it weighs a ton and I'm trying to avoid heavy lifting.
It won't fit in my electric stove footprint, and I've carmelized before using it and my Coleman stove I can use outdoors.
I hope I'm not whining, but I don't mind begging for advice. Thanks all - Norman
I've made so many batches that taste like molasses that I've ceased boiling my wort and at best now achieve a timid simmer.
As a result I'm not getting much hops utilization. And since my goal is a West Coast IPA (Port Brewing Wipeout, Mongo analogues) you can imagine my frustration.
I'm using an aluminum kettle on an electric stove. I own a custom built stainless kettle (1/8th inch 316 SS) but it weighs a ton and I'm trying to avoid heavy lifting.
It won't fit in my electric stove footprint, and I've carmelized before using it and my Coleman stove I can use outdoors.
I hope I'm not whining, but I don't mind begging for advice. Thanks all - Norman