theveganbrewer
Well-Known Member
I whirlpool for aroma, some people call it a hop steep I think, but basically, flameout additions going in between flameout and fermenter with about a 30 minute whirlpool in there.
I've done this a few times with great results in my IPAs. But it's a pain the in butt. I am a 5 gallon brewer with an immersion chiller and no pump. If I sanitize the chiller in the boil, I can't keep the lid on while whirlpooling and keep the chiller sanitized. Does that matter? Do I need the lid on during the whirlpool? Would any additional equipment make this easier for me? A pump, or chiller, or recirculation like Jamil suggests?
Thanks.
I've done this a few times with great results in my IPAs. But it's a pain the in butt. I am a 5 gallon brewer with an immersion chiller and no pump. If I sanitize the chiller in the boil, I can't keep the lid on while whirlpooling and keep the chiller sanitized. Does that matter? Do I need the lid on during the whirlpool? Would any additional equipment make this easier for me? A pump, or chiller, or recirculation like Jamil suggests?
Thanks.