A little advice , please, o learned forum members ...
For some time, I have been tweaking a variety kits in a variety of ways. The last Wherry that I played with saw me add 15gms dried elderflowers, the liquid from steeping 300gms crystal malt for an hour, topped up to 21 litres, replacing yeast with Wilko Gervin and dry-hopped with 35gms EKG after a few days. Drinking it now after 3 weeks in the pb I must say I am extremely pleased with the result and, have availed myself of some recent sale prices in Tesco and Wilko, will be repeating this recipe.
My question ... having steeped the crystal malt in 3 litres of water circa 65 - 70 degrees for an hour and then washing the grain with some more water at a similar temperature, should the resulting liquid be boiled If so, for how long and why (ie. what did I lose through not boiling it last time?).
Many thanks in advance :
For some time, I have been tweaking a variety kits in a variety of ways. The last Wherry that I played with saw me add 15gms dried elderflowers, the liquid from steeping 300gms crystal malt for an hour, topped up to 21 litres, replacing yeast with Wilko Gervin and dry-hopped with 35gms EKG after a few days. Drinking it now after 3 weeks in the pb I must say I am extremely pleased with the result and, have availed myself of some recent sale prices in Tesco and Wilko, will be repeating this recipe.
My question ... having steeped the crystal malt in 3 litres of water circa 65 - 70 degrees for an hour and then washing the grain with some more water at a similar temperature, should the resulting liquid be boiled If so, for how long and why (ie. what did I lose through not boiling it last time?).
Many thanks in advance :