Keepcalm
Active Member
Today I brewed batch number 6 and boy was it crazy. It was also my first time using a propane burner and first full boil.
The day started out drizzling and cleared up by 9 am just like the weatherman said. So I decided to brew outside since it was also in the 50s.
Got the propane burner setup and started. Since it was my first time using one I decided to play around with it just to get comfortable. After about 5 minutes I put the pot on the burner and filled it with my water. About 15 -20 mins later the water was boiling. The burner is much better than my stove.
I added my malt extract and that's when things started to get sticky.
The pot started to foam. I stirred vigorously but the foam kept rising, boilover number 1. I quickly tuned the heat almost off. Foam resided and wort was at a low simmer.
Raised the heat to get a more vigorous boil but raised it to much, boilover number 2.
Finnaly found a sweet spot for the heat. Added first hops. Had to awnser a work call, boilover number 3. That was the last boilover of the day. Each time not to much actually left the pot. I was quick enough on lowering the heat.
I go to check my timer to see how far along I was. I never hit start and didn't note what time I added the first hop addition. Had to guesstimate.
I go to look at the timer again and before the back light came in I accidentally hit reset. I figured it was time for my second hop addition.
About 5 mins before what I think was the end of the 60 mins it started to rain lightly. Not sure what effects rain water has on a brew but I'm about to find out. Was able to fashion the lid on it so no rain got into the wort as it was cooling.
From there I was able to cool the wort fast pitch the yeast and get it in my fermenting safe space.
When cleaning, I forgot I left the kettle valve open and pbw water got all over my floor.
So lessons I learned today.
1. How to control a propane burner and stop/prevent boilovers.
2. Don't trust the weatherman. I went to Wal-Mart and bought a cheap popup tent.
3. Don't forget to write down the time I add the first hop adition.
4. Make sure valves are closed when not in use.
Other than that the day was a good day.
The wort tasted very similar to founders all day IPA so I'm pleased.
Hope the fermentation goes better than the brew day.
Is there any negative effects from rain water? Possible Infection or wild yeast?
The day started out drizzling and cleared up by 9 am just like the weatherman said. So I decided to brew outside since it was also in the 50s.
Got the propane burner setup and started. Since it was my first time using one I decided to play around with it just to get comfortable. After about 5 minutes I put the pot on the burner and filled it with my water. About 15 -20 mins later the water was boiling. The burner is much better than my stove.
I added my malt extract and that's when things started to get sticky.
The pot started to foam. I stirred vigorously but the foam kept rising, boilover number 1. I quickly tuned the heat almost off. Foam resided and wort was at a low simmer.
Raised the heat to get a more vigorous boil but raised it to much, boilover number 2.
Finnaly found a sweet spot for the heat. Added first hops. Had to awnser a work call, boilover number 3. That was the last boilover of the day. Each time not to much actually left the pot. I was quick enough on lowering the heat.
I go to check my timer to see how far along I was. I never hit start and didn't note what time I added the first hop addition. Had to guesstimate.
I go to look at the timer again and before the back light came in I accidentally hit reset. I figured it was time for my second hop addition.
About 5 mins before what I think was the end of the 60 mins it started to rain lightly. Not sure what effects rain water has on a brew but I'm about to find out. Was able to fashion the lid on it so no rain got into the wort as it was cooling.
From there I was able to cool the wort fast pitch the yeast and get it in my fermenting safe space.
When cleaning, I forgot I left the kettle valve open and pbw water got all over my floor.
So lessons I learned today.
1. How to control a propane burner and stop/prevent boilovers.
2. Don't trust the weatherman. I went to Wal-Mart and bought a cheap popup tent.
3. Don't forget to write down the time I add the first hop adition.
4. Make sure valves are closed when not in use.
Other than that the day was a good day.
The wort tasted very similar to founders all day IPA so I'm pleased.
Hope the fermentation goes better than the brew day.
Is there any negative effects from rain water? Possible Infection or wild yeast?