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Boiling

Everything about boiling phase with Exobrew

Boiling 101

Boiling your wort isn’t just about killing germs—it’s one of the most critical steps in brewing. In your Smart Keg (made from durable SS304 stainless steel), a vigorous boil helps:. Extract hop goodness: Turning alpha acids into bittering compounds a

Default boiling scheme

Use this default boil schedule when you're not sure what to choose—it works well for most beer styles. Want to go deeper? Check out our article “In-Depth Breakdown of Boiling” to learn more about bitterness extraction, color development, and protein

In-depth break down of Boiling

Boiling your wort isn’t just a routine step—it plays a key role in the chemical and physical transformations that define your beer’s flavor, stability, and clarity. This article explains how boil time and boil processes impact your final brew. Boilin

Hop addition times during boiling

During the boiling process the carousel will automaticall drop the ingredients (e.g. hops, spices) inside the wort at a set time. If you are unsure if an ingredient should already have dropped down into the keg or if you are just curious there is a l

Error: White Foam Comes Out

You might think why is this white foam in my beer. Is this normal?. Yes, as your Wort comes to the boil foam will appear. The foam is caused by proteins in the wort coagulating due the rolling action of the boil. Here is how it might look like:. The