New guy WITH QUESTIONS

[mikeymash]

Whats-up?
Wife got me a home brew kit for Christmas! I guess that is a green-light!!
Im all in... Need some advise on the whole aluminum pot thing... The one that i got is REALLY thin. And when i boil water it, the water turns GRAY! Should i just keep dumping and refilling till the water boils clear?

CHEER

 

[WhiteEagle1]

Is it a brand new pot?

 

[kapbrew13]

You need to season it or something. Sorry. Can't provide more.

 

[BrewerBear]

Do a full rolling boil for thirty minutes is what I have read and also did.

 

[Uziyahu]

That's the same thing I read. Can't help you any more than that.

 

[yeastly]

I tried boiling in my aluminum pot three times with no luck. Bought stainless steel and no more problems.

 

[mikeymash]

I think its okay now - I boiled 5 gal of water and dumped it out, 4 times!! But now when i boil and let it cool, the water is clear. I even drank some. It tasted fine... BUT i do wish i would have just popped for the steel pot... Going to brew a 5 gallon batch in the morning!


Cheers!

 

[mikeymash]

Yes it's a brand new pot...

 

[WhiteEagle1]

It will be fine dude. I love my aluminum pot............

 

[mikeymash]

First batch turned out GREAT! The wife and i are enjoying the fruits of my labor. It is just an extract kit from the shop in town - but is really good! I made a double dry-hoped pale ale. No metal taste from the aluminum pot!

CHEERS

 

[Newbeerguy]

First batch turned out GREAT! The wife and i are enjoying the fruits of my labor. It is just an extract kit from the shop in town - but is really good! I made a double dry-hoped pale ale. No metal taste from the aluminum pot!

CHEERS

Awesome! That's what I like most about this hobby, being able to enjoy the finished product.

What are you brewing up next?