strat_thru_marshall
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My setup includes a 50ft 1/2" immersion chiller with the whirlpool arm. It does a good job, but I have a feeling that the whirlpool would work MUCH better if there wasn't a huge copper coil in the kettle. Also, it can be difficult to get to lager temps without 3 or more bags of ice, and if you under shoot the amount of ice you CANT get there.
I know most big brewers whirlpool hot, is there any negative side effects to doing this on a homebrew scale? I have a feeling I'll get much better trub & hop separation before sending it to the fermenter.
I am thinking of installing a dedicated whirlpool return and using a plate chiller after a 20 minute hot whirlpool. Any advice for or against? Also, whats the best way to get wort cooled to 45F with a plate chiller? Is it 3+ bags of ice again? I guess it would have to be if groundwater was above target temp.
I know most big brewers whirlpool hot, is there any negative side effects to doing this on a homebrew scale? I have a feeling I'll get much better trub & hop separation before sending it to the fermenter.
I am thinking of installing a dedicated whirlpool return and using a plate chiller after a 20 minute hot whirlpool. Any advice for or against? Also, whats the best way to get wort cooled to 45F with a plate chiller? Is it 3+ bags of ice again? I guess it would have to be if groundwater was above target temp.