After I cool wort, I vigorously whirlpool it by hand/spoon for three minutes, then wait at least 20 minutes before racking through the kettle valve to carboy. The wort in the tube starts out very clear, but about two-thirds of the way in it becomes very cloudy; probably caused by the cone in the kettle collapsing. What if I gently whirlpool while racking...or start about half way in (easier on me!)? Would that help...and is there a downside?
I know there's no harm from allowing trub into the fermenter...but what the heck!
Thanks!
I know there's no harm from allowing trub into the fermenter...but what the heck!
Thanks!