ipscman
Well-Known Member
I think, offhand, that the only problem would be oxidizing the wort while in the pot. When you put it in a Winpak, e.g., it contracts as it cools and forces all of the oxygen out. Whether it makes a big difference for home brewers is the question.
Do you whirlpool when it is cold or? How do you handle the removal of hot break?
I whhirlpool, then spigot the almost boiling wort through a tube into the bottom of the Winpak. CO2 is put in the Winpak as well to force the oxygen layer above the beer so there is no direct contact between the two. Tin foil covers the opening keeping dust, bacteria and wild yeast out. The Winpak is also sanitized with StarSan prior to being filled. So hot break is removed, oxygen doesn't stay with the wort all night, and nasties are kept out.
Just one way to do it.
Do you whirlpool when it is cold or? How do you handle the removal of hot break?
I whhirlpool, then spigot the almost boiling wort through a tube into the bottom of the Winpak. CO2 is put in the Winpak as well to force the oxygen layer above the beer so there is no direct contact between the two. Tin foil covers the opening keeping dust, bacteria and wild yeast out. The Winpak is also sanitized with StarSan prior to being filled. So hot break is removed, oxygen doesn't stay with the wort all night, and nasties are kept out.
Just one way to do it.