jbeukelman
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So what effect does the water used to steep the grains in, have on the overall finished product? Some recipes say to steep in 2 gallons of water. Others 3. Some recipes say to steep at 170 degree water for 30 mins, others say to place grains in cool water and slowly heat to 170, then remove the grains. All things being the same, will the steps above produce the same beer or will the beer have a different characteristic?
I may be an extract brewer, but I do have a larger sized pot (30L). I've been told it's better to boil as much of the entire 5 gallons as I can. So if I steep in 2 gallons of water, then add extract/hops/etc and water to make 5 gallons, will that affect anything?
So many variables here. Is it really that important? Or am I being too OCD?
If I had to guess, I'd say no it is not important because we top off our fermenter with water till we reach 5 gallons.
But I don't know. Thoughts anyone?
Thanks!
I may be an extract brewer, but I do have a larger sized pot (30L). I've been told it's better to boil as much of the entire 5 gallons as I can. So if I steep in 2 gallons of water, then add extract/hops/etc and water to make 5 gallons, will that affect anything?
So many variables here. Is it really that important? Or am I being too OCD?
If I had to guess, I'd say no it is not important because we top off our fermenter with water till we reach 5 gallons.
But I don't know. Thoughts anyone?
Thanks!