Adding extract late in the boil

[rexmerdinus]

Anyone do this when brewing? I remember I saw an article in BYO Magazine that talked about this, and I’ve tried it a few times on high-gravity extract brews. Actually, I think N.B.'s Imperial Slavic Ale from a couple of years ago had late extract addition, along with a 90 minute boil. I’ve found that even when doing a full or near-full five gallon boil I get better overall flavor and have less problems with scorching and carmelization when I add my extract within the last 5 to fifteen minutes of the boil. I’m interested in whether it is worth bothering with on a “normal” gravity beer. Thanks

Jason

[lawbadger]

I’ve only tried this with a high gravity Russian Imperial Stout (OG was 1.094) where I added 1/4 of the extract at the beginning of the boil and the remaining 3/4 with about 5 minutes left.

I don’t see why a late extract addition with a lower gravity beer wouldn’t have the same effect - less caramelization, better bitterness, and cleaner flavors

[edward_teach]

common practice in my house. less scorching, lighter colors in appropriate brews, less chance of “twang” from what I’ve noticed. that and the leprechauns grant me more wishes.

[rexmerdinus]

More wishes is always a good thing!