Oxidize SS

[DonBrewer]

Okay I am a little bit confused, do you have to oxidize a brand new SS pot prior to brewing? If I do can I simply boil hot water in it?

 

[kh54s10]

As far as I know SS will not oxidize. At least not to the degree that it helps as it does with aluminum.

You may want to do a full boil though to get an idea of your boil off rate.

 

[DonBrewer]

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[BeerGrylls]

Read this article by John Palmer on passivating stainless steel for brewing: http://www.howtobrew.com/appendices/appendixB-1.html