Copper pipe as yeast nutrient..

[Hophead138]

Is it true that adding a copper pipe to the boil will actually make my yeast healthier? And do i remove the pipe after the boil or do i leave it in during fermentation as well?

 

[BargainFittings]

Copper in the boil is ok. Do not leave it in after the boil.

 

[yodalegomaster]

Well it's only trace elements of copper that is needed to help the yeast. but Zinc is the thing that wort needs help with the most. I don't think you want to add a zinc plate or pipe to my wort. I do have a simple copper output pipe in my kettle. it was the easy to use.

 

[slykwilli]

copper in the boil is ok. Do not leave it in after the boil.

+1

 

[TromboneGuy]

Or you could just drop your copper immersion chiller in toward the end of the boil. Kill two birds with one stone, sort of thing.