Splitting wort, how long can it sit?

[Ski12568]

I am planning on splitting an all grain batch of wort into 3 parts. I want the malt flavor constant and will add hops at different intervals for each brew. I only have 1, maybe 2 pots. How long can wort sit before you start the boil before the flavor begins to change? Thank you

 

[freisste]

Not sure, but you should hear it up enough to stop enzymatic processes before splitting.

 

[LLBeanJ]

If you're talking just hours, it will be fine, as in you're going to wrap up all 3 boils in a single brew day. If you need to extend the brew session overnight, you will most likely have some souring that could be noticeable in the finished brew.

 

[TrickyDick]

I stupidly did this once.

It was dumb luck that I didn't get soured wort.

I brewed a dopplebock and did a huge 32qt decoction of nearly ALL the grain, and boiled it. Probably what saved my butt. Ran out of time and a thunder/lightning storm rolled in just as I finished Mash out. I rolled the rig indoors and gave up for the day/night. Left lid on overnight. Came out first thing in am and saw a film across the top. Skimmed it off. Boiled and months later it's fantastic. No sour. I think the decoction and mash out saved my butt.

TD


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[Ski12568]

Thanks for the replys, I'll end up brewing them all in the same session