Boiling an Extract

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oneilldave
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Boiling an Extract

Post by oneilldave » Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:15 pm

Hi All,

I've moved away from kit brewing and now brew using malt based extracts and hops. But I was wondering, I've read a lot about the "hot break" and wondered if I need to do the same when using an extract.

All my beers are now based on a liquid extract and I just thought that maybe the hot break has already been done by the extract maker? What do you think?

Also, if I can quickly ask, during the boil process there will be some loss of liquied through evaporation. I top up my boiler when this happens with extra boiling water so that I keep a constant level (ish) in the boiler. Is that okay? I only have a very small boiler (10L) so for me any loss stands out.

Thanks,

Dave.
Currently Drinking: Marris Otter with home roasted porridge oats, shredded wheat, crystal and black malt, EKG hops and Nottingham yeast. Smooth, dark, and rich - put some aside for Xmas.
Currently Drinking: Bohemian Pilsner with porridge oats, shredded wheat and basmati rice, along with Saaz hops, mandarin zest, coriander, cardamon pods and Munich yeast. Silky on the mouth with a wonderful summer taste. Love this brew!
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