First, sorry to be asking this question. I've googled and searched this board and after some reading haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. I know using ice is a risk to contamination and this has had to be covered before.
With my propane burner going out I'm forced to use my electric stove and boiling 6 gallons is not a reality. I'd much prefer to boil 3 gallons down to 2.5-2 then ice and top off to 5 gallons.
But my question is if how much that will hurt the body and flavor of my beer.
I know I'll have to watch for scorching and calculate the lower extraction rate I'll have with my hops.
With my propane burner going out I'm forced to use my electric stove and boiling 6 gallons is not a reality. I'd much prefer to boil 3 gallons down to 2.5-2 then ice and top off to 5 gallons.
But my question is if how much that will hurt the body and flavor of my beer.
I know I'll have to watch for scorching and calculate the lower extraction rate I'll have with my hops.