LovesIPA
Well-Known Member
Every starter I've made I've boiled in the flask. I have an electric coil stovetop and everything I've read said this is a no-no. Sooner or later, the flask will break. I haven't had any problems yet, but I'd like to avoid any possibility of spilling a liter of hot sticky wort all over my stovetop (and floor, and cabinets...)
So how do other people do this? I really like the convenience and simplicity of boiling right in the flask, plus it makes it easier to chill. I thought about getting a small gas burner, but what about a fuel source? Ventilation issues? What about an electric hotplate? Will it boil 2 liters of water without taking forever?
Thanks!
So how do other people do this? I really like the convenience and simplicity of boiling right in the flask, plus it makes it easier to chill. I thought about getting a small gas burner, but what about a fuel source? Ventilation issues? What about an electric hotplate? Will it boil 2 liters of water without taking forever?
Thanks!