J jimzman Member Joined Jun 13, 2010 Messages 20 Reaction score 0 Location Shalersville Aug 14, 2010 #1 Just curious a to why it's called a HLT when all it is is a vessal to heat water to the specified temp. At least I think thats all it's used for.
Just curious a to why it's called a HLT when all it is is a vessal to heat water to the specified temp. At least I think thats all it's used for.
marubozo I can has homebrew? HBT Supporter Joined May 28, 2009 Messages 30,950 Reaction score 5,490 Location SW Michigan Aug 14, 2010 #2 You're correct in terms of what it's used for, and I think it's just part of the brewing nomenclature where the water used in brewing is referred to as liquor. Hot liquor = hot water.
You're correct in terms of what it's used for, and I think it's just part of the brewing nomenclature where the water used in brewing is referred to as liquor. Hot liquor = hot water.
B bcstuff Active Member Joined Jul 5, 2010 Messages 25 Reaction score 1 Location SW Florida Aug 14, 2010 #3 Wait, your not suppose to brew beer with liquor? I had 5 gallons of Vodka waiting to mix with my extract kit.
Wait, your not suppose to brew beer with liquor? I had 5 gallons of Vodka waiting to mix with my extract kit.
mullenite Well-Known Member Joined Feb 8, 2010 Messages 639 Reaction score 6 Location Gainesville, Fl Aug 14, 2010 #4 liquor - "any liquid substance, as broth from cooked meats or vegetables. " It's for cooking food while you brew. Obviously.
liquor - "any liquid substance, as broth from cooked meats or vegetables. " It's for cooking food while you brew. Obviously.