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Post by imaretiree on Nov 10, 2016 12:51:36 GMT -5
I've read a bunch about hop whirlpooling and doing a hop stand/rest. What I read talks about covering the brewpot when the wort is resting after adding hops post flameout. But I have put my wort chiller in the brewpot to sanitize it during boiling.
Do I need to cover the pot during the whirlpool or hop rest? If I do and I have to remove my wort chiller, how do I ensure it is clean and sanitized when I have to put it back in the wort? Is there a way to cover the brewpot with the wort chiller in it?
I'm looking in the near future to do a New England IPA and the late hop additions are crucial so I don't want to mess up.
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Post by Alex Bullock on Nov 10, 2016 14:31:18 GMT -5
There are lots of answers to your questions and I'll say that for my equipment I have cut a slot in the lid of my brewpot so I can put the lid on while the wort chiller is in there.
For your set up, I would suggest putting the wort chiller in the boil during the last 15 minutes and then once the boil is done, add your hops and then see if you can balance the lid on there and perhaps use some sanitized aluminum foil to cover any gaps. The main thing is you don't want any dust or dirt getting in there while the wort is sitting there.
That being said, unless you're cooling the wort below ~160F before adding your whirlpool additions then anything that drops in there will likely get killed by the high temps.
Any other thoughts out there?
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Post by keegan on Nov 11, 2016 9:25:02 GMT -5
I don't worry about a lid because it's still on the hot side. But I do plan on modifying my lid so I can still use an immersion chiller.
I must say that with my chugger and my whirlpool arm though, it makes a huge difference compared to stirring. I usually drop to around 175-180f then dump in my hops. If you don't already, you may want to consider using hop bags for late additions to keep a lot of the green matter out of your fermenter to reduce loses.
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