DNKDUKE Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined May 2, 2014 Messages 350 Reaction score 85 Location Erie Nov 13, 2015 #1 What effect will it have on the final wort if I split the boil into (2) 2.5 gallon boils indoors instead of (1) 5 gallon outside?
What effect will it have on the final wort if I split the boil into (2) 2.5 gallon boils indoors instead of (1) 5 gallon outside?
ThomasPaine Well-Known Member Joined Dec 7, 2013 Messages 213 Reaction score 44 Nov 13, 2015 #2 No effect as long as it all goes into the same fermenter.
OP OP DNKDUKE Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined May 2, 2014 Messages 350 Reaction score 85 Location Erie Nov 13, 2015 #3 Yep, starting to snow with 40mph gusts. In a couple of months I'll be out there. Just not used to boiling outside in the winter yet. Thanks.
Yep, starting to snow with 40mph gusts. In a couple of months I'll be out there. Just not used to boiling outside in the winter yet. Thanks.
mredge73 Well-Known Member Joined May 21, 2011 Messages 1,331 Reaction score 231 Location La Porte Nov 13, 2015 #4 Watch your boil off; you may need to compensate for the added surface area. more surface area = more boil off
Watch your boil off; you may need to compensate for the added surface area. more surface area = more boil off
OP OP DNKDUKE Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined May 2, 2014 Messages 350 Reaction score 85 Location Erie Nov 14, 2015 #5 Thanks, Here's how I figured this process. Half of the wort and hops in each kettle. Right around 30 min. Combine small kettle half into the big kettle half for final boiling. (Yes I know this is dangerous.) Finish the boil and proceed as usual
Thanks, Here's how I figured this process. Half of the wort and hops in each kettle. Right around 30 min. Combine small kettle half into the big kettle half for final boiling. (Yes I know this is dangerous.) Finish the boil and proceed as usual