Need advice quick!

[andrewb_1985]

I am brewing a Belgian Wheat today and I got distracted during my sparge and sparged with 5 gal more than I needed. Not sure what to do now. Should I put an extra few gallons on the BK and just boil for longer? Is it bad to boil for 3 hours plus?...I could also add DME I suppose. Whats my best course of action? I havnt yet reached my pre-boil gravity but will be ready to boil in about 15 mins.

Thanks

 

[fartinmartin]

Boil down to what you think is a respectable OG (say 1040 -1050) and then make the best of it, dont add anything from the BK, boil with the lid off.

 

[andrewb_1985]

I decided I am going to go 1.5gal above desired pre-boil volume and boil for as long as it takes to get my OG up. probably 180 min boil today...

 

[duboman]

Be sure to adjust your hop additions for the longer boil


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[poislb]

Add some DME..

 

[andrewb_1985]

I ended up boiling for 160min and had approx 1 gallon less than I should have by the time my OG got to where it was supposed to be. No big deal in the end I suppose