I'd love to get that wort chilled to pitching temp sooner on subsequent batches. This does the trick, but they seem to be asking a bit too much for such a simple solution. Here is a simple DIY for building one from basic supplies.
Both the retail version and the DIY version require chilling directly by placing the copper into the wort... so sanitation of the tubing must be managed. It would be nice to chill indirectly after the wort is in the carboy. The glass insulates so the chiller has more work to do; however, not having to sanitize and store a big coil of copper could be worth it.
A 5 gal paint bucket with ice+water? It would work better if the carboy is spinning, but automating that portion is definitely too much trouble. Manually spinning it for 30 mins isn't worth it either.
Something to think about.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Chilling the Wort
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Depending on how many beers we've had, manually spinning might actually be worth it and enjoyable. Another thought - do you remember that refrigerator that I pulled from my neighbor?? Its big enough (remove shelves) to place the carboy in and cool the wort that way - something to consider!!
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