Diluting wort after the boil?

[jamesb]

No, you don't use unboiled wort. Just water.

Unless you fancy a Berliner Weisse :lol:

 

[mak]

Well I've done a 19litre boil today and was happy to see it hit 100 degrees!

I may have to go electric though, as it's blooming annoyingly slow! I'm not sure I trust all that water and an electrical connection though :whistle:

 

[mak]

No, you don't use unboiled wort. Just water.

Unless you fancy a Berliner Weisse :lol:

Had to lookup what one was, and I don't fancy one at all :lol:

 

[jamesb]

No, you don't use unboiled wort. Just water.

Unless you fancy a Berliner Weisse :lol:

Had to lookup what one was, and I don't fancy one at all :lol:

They're suprisingly tasty.

 

[mak]

Didn't get far past the bit that said "typically 3% alcohol"...... :nah:

 

[jonnymorris]

I'm not sure I trust all that water and an electrical connection though :whistle:

I felt the same way but after fitting two elements to my copper, I'd never go back. Besides, water is a fundamental part of a kettle's design and I guess you're not concerned about using one of them?

 

[mak]

You've guessed right mate the kettle is always on if I'm not having a pint

My issue is more to do with a lack of confidence in me putting it together well, e.g. getting a good seal that will survive the odd knock etc

 

[paulgough]

Can't you just keep topping up the boiler with wort throughout the boil?

 

[PD]

yes I do that at the moment doing a 19l brew means about 26l of wort in my tea urn and that only gives me an inch or so to play with. Lots of splashing during the boil.
So I put 4 or 5 litres in a jug and add a bit every so often as the boil proceeds. For an hours boil I try and make sure the whole lot is added after 30 mins so all the wort gets a good boil.
Its not ideal, but needs must....