I saw the other thread and it seems everyone recommends the wort chiller. I still haven't bought one and wonder what you guys think about the ice batch method. I have the ability to make as much ice as I need (I have a walk in freezer), so cost should not weigh into this as a factor.
I have had extremely good luck with this 55 gallon drum that is cut in half. I put a bottling spigot on the bottom, so I can drain water, add ice, add water etc... if needed. I'm doing a full 6 gallon boil, in this 32 quart aluminum cookpot. It cooled my wort to about 70 degrees in about 20 minutes.
I have had extremely good luck with this 55 gallon drum that is cut in half. I put a bottling spigot on the bottom, so I can drain water, add ice, add water etc... if needed. I'm doing a full 6 gallon boil, in this 32 quart aluminum cookpot. It cooled my wort to about 70 degrees in about 20 minutes.