Boiling temp 210

[Dumpsterboy]

I could not get my wort temp above 210* today. its was boiling, but not a raging boil. Both thermometers read exactly the same so I know it was accurate. I am not at high altitude either. Is it possible that my burner couln't keep up with the 6.5 qts in my kettle, and if so will I have dms in my beer. Man I hope not. It is a power burner on my stove too, so I am a little surprised. Did I get the temp high enough to prevent any issues?

 

[unionrdr]

Even a gentle boil is fine,as long as the water's moving. 2 degrees isn't a lot to worry about. Just proceed as normal for the recipe you're brewing.

 

[Dumpsterboy]

Thank you -- ahhhhhh, I feel better now.

 

[DeafSmith]

An internet search shows Hamburg, NY at 751 feet elevation. Boiling point of water at that altitude is 210.5º F (not sure how much it changes for wort due to the sugar content). But if you kept it boiling for an hour or more, you should be OK.

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/boiling-points-water-altitude-d_1344.html

 

[Dumpsterboy]

Wow, thats an awesome search-- I was dead on then. So helpful.

 

[Special Hops]

If its boiling it's boiling. No amount of heat is going to raise the temp if it's boiling. It will create a strong boil but not increase the temp.

Things that affect the boil temp. Atmospheric pressure (altitude) & sugar and other crap in the water (wort).