mvolz
Active Member
In researching nc,it looks like most guys use plastic cubes to let the wort cool to room temp. While I have an immersion chiller,cooling 7 or 8 gallons of boiling wort takes a while,and not to mention uses alot of water,so why not try nc?
My question is,has anyone used a corny keg to put the hot wort into to cool? This avoids having to transfer it when the yeast is pitched. Just leave it in the corny for fermentation. The only thing Iworry about is dumping the hot wort into the keg,since I dont have a spout or spigot on my brew kettle.(Hot side aeration).And as far as getting all the air out,like they do in the cubes,obviously I cant squeeze my corny,so I would give it some co2 and purge a few times to get the air out.
Anyone do this?Any comments or ideas?Thanks
My question is,has anyone used a corny keg to put the hot wort into to cool? This avoids having to transfer it when the yeast is pitched. Just leave it in the corny for fermentation. The only thing Iworry about is dumping the hot wort into the keg,since I dont have a spout or spigot on my brew kettle.(Hot side aeration).And as far as getting all the air out,like they do in the cubes,obviously I cant squeeze my corny,so I would give it some co2 and purge a few times to get the air out.
Anyone do this?Any comments or ideas?Thanks