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The liquid extracted from the mashing process during the brewing of beer or whisky. Wort contains the sugars that will be fermented by the brewing yeast to produce alcohol.

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Why would I add water to a cooling wort?

You likely wouldn't be adding water to cooled wort, but many brewers add water to cooling wort for a number of reasons. … Adding water to cooling wort can have a beneficial effect on the cooling if the water itself is cool, and I would regard it as a mistake if the wort had finished cooling by the time I realized that I needed …
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can I top off at 5.25 gallons instead of 5?

But you are diluting your wort a bit, so you're decreasing your OG. …
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Whirlpooling vs. Flameout (Knockout)

In short, stirring the wort in one direction quickly, and allowing the wort to settle before transfering will leave a significant amount of the solids behind. … Your instincts about wanting to chill the wort quickly are correct. …
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