Recent content by arkiteqt

No, reread his post. Running the hot wort thru the counter-flow chiller is to sanitize it with heat... after 15 minutes, kill the flame and you could, potentially, start to chill the wort down to help stop isomerization. I'm not sure, but it sounds like Bensiff uses a counter-flow/plate chiller...

Thanks again everyone. I found this on BYO about hop stands/whirlpool hopping and am much clearer. It doesn't scare me anymore! https://byo.com/component/k2/item/2808-hop-stands

Cool thanks everyone. I am going to give it a whirl. I have an IPA in the pipeline with a lot of late additions and hope to implement the whirlpool for the first time. I really appreciate the feedback. Prost!

Thank you for the responses. This is new to me. I just finished this setup coming from a jet burner, single kettle and an immersion chiller. For those that cool their wort during the whirlpool, do you use a counterflow or immersion chiller? Could I just recirculate my wort thru the counter...

Good afternoon everyone. I've attached a pic of my setup, her name is Beertha. Anyway, About whirlpooling... I never have, but intend to start. Here is how I would like to whirlpool: - 15 minutes before flame out - add whirlfloc - 10 min before flame out - start whirlpool w/ chugger ss pump...