chefchris
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Got it, thanks again. I will update when my first no chill is done. Still lacks about another 2 weeks.
Got it, thanks again. I will update when my first no chill is done. Still lacks about another 2 weeks.
I just canceled my order for the time being. It seems they are waiting on the replacement caps to come in and the representative said it will be a couple of weeks. I'm looking for alternative locations in the mean time. I found a distributor list, although I'm not sure if any of the companies sale retail. Here is the info page about the product from that site. YMMV on getting some from a distributor if they have a retail department. Just wanted to put that info out there as it might be helpful for those who want to purchase from alternate locations if possible.
Where do you guys recommend getting 6 gal ones? 5 seems a little small to me since after fermentation is done your only going to get about 4.5 in the keg.
I think everyone is using the 5 gallonsones for storage anad cooling only... then placing it in a fermentor.
I bought mine, detailed in my threads and posts, at USPlastics. 6 gallons, $15.
Yeah - I figured that, but even still, 5 gal of wort out of the kettle is going to come up pretty shy.
Just a thought, but if I were planning on using the cube as a fermenter, couldn't I just unscrew the cap a little to allow CO2 to escape? Seems like it would work the same as tin foil, which is what I used on my last batch.
Seems sound. You could still use tin foil. But in either case, the wort needs to be aerated just prior to fermentation.
I placed an order with USP earlier in the week and plan to give the "no chill" thingy a go myself.
Why not just put the lid on the kettle until it cools? It's already heat sanitized.
It sounded like the primary reason for moving to a heat capable vessel was just to keep it there for the cooling period (what, 24 hours?). I think moving the beer at all is where the infection potential comes in.
It sounded like the primary reason for moving to a heat capable vessel was just to keep it there for the cooling period (what, 24 hours?). I think moving the beer at all is where the infection potential comes in.
Well, I suppose that you COULD leave the wort in the kettle to let it cool for 24 hours. But, it doesnt make a lot of sense.
#1. If you are just cooling it for 24 hours, then just put it HOT in a 6 gallon HDPE fermentor, this will help to heat santize the fermentor, which is better than running cool wort into a fermentor, right?
#2. You arent dirtying more vessels, the HDPE no chill container, IS your fermentor, you need it anyway.
#3. If the ambient temp is 80F or 90F... your wort isnt going to "chill" in the kettle, you need to get it moved to your fermenting fridge where you can drop the temp. to help it cool in time.
Just my $.02
I also call foul on using the fridge to help chill in "no chill" brewing!!!! FOUL! Cheater!
I move mine to my fermentation cabinet the morning after at ~90 degrees. That evening, I pull it out at ferm temp, transfer to primary, aerate, and pitch. Simple! Why wouldn't you use the fridge?
Well, I suppose that you COULD leave the wort in the kettle to let it cool for 24 hours. But, it doesnt make a lot of sense.
#1. If you are just cooling it for 24 hours, then just put it HOT in a 6 gallon HDPE fermentor, this will help to heat santize the fermentor, which is better than running cool wort into a fermentor, right?
#2. You arent dirtying more vessels, the HDPE no chill container, IS your fermentor, you need it anyway.
#3. If the ambient temp is 80F or 90F... your wort isnt going to "chill" in the kettle, you need to get it moved to your fermenting fridge where you can drop the temp. to help it cool in time.
Just my $.02
Yo Adamjab,
I ordered this week and it shipped in a day or two. I got two 6 gal winpak's and 2 extra caps. You should definately send them an email to see what's going on.
-BigCask
I used my two this weekend for the westvleteren clones. Works well it seems, although the two containers sucked in on themselves making them distorted. They look funny I hope this doesn't have adverse effects on the unit with continual use.
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