How to Brew an Oatmeal Stout with Joe (Part 2)

[420Honey]

What size pot is that?

[terpsichoreankid]

@420Honey 20qt, 5 US Gallons

[PTBYOOJ]

Aren't you worried about that melted malt extract container imparting carcinogens onto your beer?

[FTfilm]

@PTBYOOJ In Germany, we got PVC thats proofed for Food. Those can be heated and will not let carcinogens or anything bad into the contained food.

I guess, it'll be the same in the US

[terpsichoreankid]

@PTBYOOJ No--the container did not melt and is rated for food use--so I agree with FTfilm on this one!

[wpc1013]

You shouldn't use hot water from the tap for edible purposes. A significant amount of lead leeches from the pipe when the water is hot. Google "hot tap water lead cdc" if you're not convinced. Otherwise, great videos.

[terpsichoreankid]

@wpc1013 Interesting...

[SudsY1979]

@wpc1013  Im not sure about the states but in Canada we are not allowed to use lead solder for potable water, nor is there any lead in the pipes. Dont believe everything you see on the internet.

[SimmeringPotpourri]

Nice job. Very professional. I found your videos since my memory on how to brew got a little rusty. This helped a great deal.

[terpsichoreankid]

@SimmeringPotpourri Awesome--thank you! 

[nicbehnke]

What's in the spray bottle? Just water?

[terpsichoreankid]

@nicbehnke Yep--clean, fresh water.

[nicbehnke]

@terpsichoreankid Thanks!

[faroutadventures]

I just saw your all grain haul, birthday present video. Super. Can't wait to see the results from your all grain brewing. Best too you!!

[terpsichoreankid]

@faroutadventures Thanks! It will probably be a little while until I do a full all-grain brew--but I'm really looking forward to tasting it! Cheers!

[faroutadventures]

Thanks. Excellent videos!!

[terpsichoreankid]

@faroutadventures No problem!

[faroutadventures]

Great video. Best one I've seen on adding hops. Very informative, straight to the point. You get the job done. Fantastic. I think you and CraigTube have the best brewing videos. Keep up the good work. Are you going to do "All Grain". ? What are your thought s on all grain? It looks like you are having excellent results without goiing to all grain. I'm interested in your opinion ............Thanks, Chuck

[terpsichoreankid]

@faroutadventures Thanks for the kind words! I try to share any tips I've discovered--hopefully they help other brewers out! I actually just acquired a haul of AG equipment, so I do plan on giving it a whirl. I don't think I'll give up extract brewing 100% though--I've made many great beers from it, and the convenience can't be beat. I like that you can control everything with AG, but with that comes great responsibility--you definitely need to know what's you're doing.

[faroutadventures]

Is that a 3 gallon pot?

[terpsichoreankid]

@faroutadventures It's actually a 5 gallon pot--but you have fill it all the way up to the very top to get that much in. I can only really do a 4 gallon maximum boil--but the boilover risk makes me sweat it!

[up2dogs]

Step by step, thanks this is very helpful to me.

[terpsichoreankid]

@up2dogs Thanks! I try to show folks what I do so it might help them or show them a different way of doing stuff. I'm happy to hear I was helpful! Cheers!

[mixmmick]

hey joe, just wondering, what sought of specialty grains were included in the kit?

[terpsichoreankid]

@mixmmick No worries! :-) The specialty grains that came with this kit in addition to the 1/2 gallon of dark liquid malt extract were: 8 oz rolled oats, 4 oz chocolate malt, 4 oz roasted barley (medium dark I believe).

[oaney]

lol, what were you going to say at 2:08, haha

[terpsichoreankid]

@oaney lol  ah--you know, just had to ham it up for the camera because stirring the pot was so darn interesting... :-) Cheers!

[TheKonaboy65]

Ok Joe I got my Oatmeal Stout in the bucket. I got a hydrometer reading of 1.031 hope im in the ballpark. Now we wait!!!! thanks Joe

[terpsichoreankid]

Awesome man--can't wait to hear how it turns out!

[onekickkawi]

How big is that pot you are using? why did you decide not to do the full 5gal? beginner questions sorry

[terpsichoreankid]

No worries--always feel free to ask questions! The pot I used is 20 quarts (5 gallons). I wound up boiling around 4 gallons or so because the maximum capacity of the pot was 5 gallons--so if you fill it to the top, there is a very high risk of boil overs both at the start of the boil as well as when you add your hops. If I had a bigger pot, I would probably boil a full 5 gal. to get the maximum hop utilization--but for the most part, boiling about 4 gallons has worked out great! Cheers!

[Imasofat]

Man, you weren't kidding about the instant froth when you added the hops. The spray was a good idea to keep close!

[terpsichoreankid]

Tell me about it! :-) I actually had a close call with my previous brew (the Irish Stout) and so this time around, I was armed and ready for the madness!

[PeiHomeBrewer]

Great series.

[terpsichoreankid]

Thanks!

[terpsichoreankid]

Thanks! I've got lots more planned--now it's just a matter of finding the time!