Boiling wort, sifing muck

[Antti]

So, I've been boiling wort and some thicker stuff builds up on top of the wort.

I've been scooping these away with a sif.

Am I doing it wrong?

 

[wepeeler]

Mix it back in and let it ride. Some people scoop it. I would think most people do not. Just make sure to use a Whirlfloc tablet so all that hot/cold break settles out nicely.

 

[tracer bullet]

^^^ Agreed. It looks ugly but causes no harm whatsover.

 

[PCABrewing]

You might even be removing some of your boil hops early by scooping.
As said above, let it roll.

 

[hotbeer]

Try it both ways and see whether it makes a difference to you for your finished beer. For the beers I make, it doesn't seem to matter. If it just gives you something to do during the boil to keep your mind on things, then go for it.