guitar510
Active Member
I just bought my first brew kettle in the form of a 32 qt aluminum "steamer" typically used for tamales. $19.99 seemed like a great deal.
So, I just tested the boiling potential of my gas stove. With two burners going it took about 1 hour (from starting with cold water) to get 6 gal boiling. I'm not sure how much water I need for a full 5 gal boil, but that's a separate topic.
I'm noticing the "oxide layer" buildup on the inside of the kettle and am wondering....
1. Does the oxide layer remain, even after cleaning?
2. Do I need to let this build-up each time I brew?
3. After the hour reaching to boil, do I pour out and start over with clean water with the layer in place?
So, I just tested the boiling potential of my gas stove. With two burners going it took about 1 hour (from starting with cold water) to get 6 gal boiling. I'm not sure how much water I need for a full 5 gal boil, but that's a separate topic.
I'm noticing the "oxide layer" buildup on the inside of the kettle and am wondering....
1. Does the oxide layer remain, even after cleaning?
2. Do I need to let this build-up each time I brew?
3. After the hour reaching to boil, do I pour out and start over with clean water with the layer in place?
