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So what would be the best way to get the top to look like this then?
After letting the pot dry i wiped the inside out with a sponge and the sponge came out with some black on it? I wiped it clean before I oxidized as well... as long as i clean it out again before I brew it should be ok to use right?
I was always told to never use aluminum because it will impart off flavors in the wort.
Quote from: BairsBrewing on October 28, 2014, 10:13:39 pmI was always told to never use aluminum because it will impart off flavors in the wort. That may be true if you started with a freshly scrubbed kettle that was shiny and bright. But if you start with an oxidized dull gray surface like shown above, there is no chance of metallic flavor. My kettle now has a tea-colored finish to it. I only scrub to the degree necessary to remove trub, never hard enough to remove the patina. Aluminum is well suited to homebrewing use. Its not suited for kettles that get scrubbed and polished, like in a commercial brewery.
I was always told to never use aluminum because it will impart off flavors in the wort. I use stainless and it was quite spendy, aluminum would've been a lot cheaper but I have already made the investment.