Whirlpool with a spoon

[Saunassa]

I brewed up a 3 gallon extract kit that uses 3 ounces of hops. Last brew I did the pickup tube plugged up half way into draining. This one I stirred with a spoon for a few minutes before draining. It may not be fancy with a pump or fittings. I still had fine hops go through but the majority stayed in the brew kettle and did not plug the pickup tube.

 

[bobeer]

No need to be fancy if it works. IMO one less thing to clean is a win/win. I do 5 gallon batches and use my long thermometer to start the whirlpool. It works great. Whirlpool combined with a cold crash always gives me clear beer.

 

[JONNYROTTEN]

I use an auto siphon and suck everything out the kettle..It gets a little thick towards the end and slows down but it gets the job done. You dont need to leave the hop debris behind if you dont want to...no pumps

 

[Ninoid]

I use the strain when overtaking the wort from the brew kettle into the fermenter. The hop debris are not necessary for good bitterness and aroma. Checked.

 

[Saunassa]

Been in the fermenter for one week. I think it has helped with the beer already clearing.