zimmerj81
Well-Known Member
I just got a new 10 gallon system 2 months ago & I've been getting this bitterness that I just don't like. I changed too many techniques at once when I transitioned to the new system so it's been hard to figure out what is wrong.
I think it's because of my whirlpooling technique. After flameout, I would start whirlpooling for 10-15 mins and then letting it settle for another 15. However, during all that time, the hot wort is still in contact with the hops. I know that the isomerization slows down as the temp drops below boiling but I imagine that it would still be extracting bitterness. Has anyone had an experience like this? Do most people chill before or while whirlpooling?
I think I will start running it through my plate chiller back into the brew kettle to create the whirlpool while chilling. I was just running it through the plate chiller directly into carboys.
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I think it's because of my whirlpooling technique. After flameout, I would start whirlpooling for 10-15 mins and then letting it settle for another 15. However, during all that time, the hot wort is still in contact with the hops. I know that the isomerization slows down as the temp drops below boiling but I imagine that it would still be extracting bitterness. Has anyone had an experience like this? Do most people chill before or while whirlpooling?
I think I will start running it through my plate chiller back into the brew kettle to create the whirlpool while chilling. I was just running it through the plate chiller directly into carboys.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Home Brew mobile app