BreadMurderer
Meat Popsicle
So I carried out my first part special grain part extract brew. And it didn't go according to plan, nut being my first attempt I grudgingly accepted this. Now I had everything planned (Beer Brewing Battle Plan it was titled), a 2 page step-by-step guide on the day process. It was to be a well oiled machine. The plan was solid.
But... I never factored in the possibility... of not being able to reach a boil.
This almost feels like a confession!
So I was using an electric hob for my 21L brew pot - looking back now why did I expect it to work?! Anyway, point and laugh as you will, my questions are:
- I continued the process (with a 80+c heat) as if it was working (following the plan) - I understand that one of the main reasons you need a boil is for the hops to release their oils and basically do what they were added there to do - is this the case?
- What other benefits am I missing due to the no-boil?
- I also ended up with a 15L brew instead of the 18L brew as intended (my mashing efficiency clearly SHOCKING) - what will be the outcome of this?
The yeast was happily bubbling away at least so I'm interested in seeing the outcome of this... I was making a stout by the way. I now realise I need a boiler - any recommendations welcome.
Cheers,
Dan
But... I never factored in the possibility... of not being able to reach a boil.
This almost feels like a confession!
So I was using an electric hob for my 21L brew pot - looking back now why did I expect it to work?! Anyway, point and laugh as you will, my questions are:
- I continued the process (with a 80+c heat) as if it was working (following the plan) - I understand that one of the main reasons you need a boil is for the hops to release their oils and basically do what they were added there to do - is this the case?
- What other benefits am I missing due to the no-boil?
- I also ended up with a 15L brew instead of the 18L brew as intended (my mashing efficiency clearly SHOCKING) - what will be the outcome of this?
The yeast was happily bubbling away at least so I'm interested in seeing the outcome of this... I was making a stout by the way. I now realise I need a boiler - any recommendations welcome.
Cheers,
Dan