What is "knockout" ?

[finchlake]

In John Palmer's book, How to Brew, he refers to knockout a lot.

3.3 lbs pale malt extract in boil
3.3 lbs pale malt extract at knockout

I've looked in the index and the glossary and cannot find an explaination for this term.

Thanks

Finchlake

 

[Evan!]

I think he's referring to flameout, but I may be mistaken.

 

[Yooper]

Knockout is the same as flame out- when you turn off the flame.

 

[finchlake]

OK, thanks.

I'm looking at Amber Ale page 220.

What he is saying is to put the 2nd extract in at the end of the boil.

Is it OK to not boil some of the extract?

 

[david_42]

Yes, but stir it gently for 5 minutes before cooling. (more if it isn't dissolved yet)

 

[cubbies]

It is probably okay to do it, but I always add with about five minutes to go just for sanitation. The purpose of adding extracts that late is to prevent caramelizing and I dont think it will caramelize in five minutes (as long as you take it off the heat and stir good).

 

[finchlake]

Thanks for the replys. I'd like to try this one. I think I know what the receipt wants me to do now.

thanks agan

Finchlake