Really boil???

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Well, I have finally got round to brewing after a long break. Because I am still busy, I haven't the time to do a full days AG brew so I will be doing an extract brew.

Now back when I used to do extract, I used to steep all my speciality grains like a good little boy.

For one of the first times, I am going to make a clone (or as close as I can do as I might not have any roast barley!!!!). Dave Line's Old Peculier from BBLTYB. Now I am quite shocked. The first line of the 'instructions' states -

1. Boil the malt extract, malt grains and hops in water for 45 minutes.

Do I really want to be boiling these grains? Doesn't sound like good practise to me!!!!

[PieOPah]

I am supposed to add some lactic acid solution or Flaked Calcium Chloride (haven't got either of these) and some salt - this makes the water suitable for Brown Ales.

Will just steep my grains like I normally would

[PieOPah]

Chhers Daab. Haven't got any acid for treatment anyway (well citric but not going to be using that!). Something I may look into in the future though