Whirlpool

[Wolfy]

Should I get another fermenter sanitised, rack and repitch or is this not enough to worry about?

The idea behind whirlpooling is that you do it in the kettle, and leave the '3 layers' of hops & break behind, I'm not sure of what you did if you have that much stuff in your fermentor.

But, I guess it depends on what kind of beer you're making and if you're worried about all the extra junk in your fermentor when you pitch the yeast.

 

[Newbee(r)]

The idea behind whirlpooling is that you do it in the kettle, and leave the '3 layers' of hops & break behind, I'm not sure of what you did if you have that much stuff in your fermentor.

But, I guess it depends on what kind of beer you're making and if you're worried about all the extra junk in your fermentor when you pitch the yeast.

I know, I know....... Down to 3cm total - 2 grey, 1 white...

I BIAB and double sparged, which I don't normally do, and gave the bag a bit of a squeeze as was in a bit of a hurry and didn't leave it as long as I usually do as had a load of things to get done today. Was doing a stone and wood style pacific ale, so clarity is going to be buggered I am guessing - but my main concern is flavour....

 

[Newbee(r)]

I know, I know....... Down to 3cm total - 2 grey, 1 white...

I BIAB and double sparged, which I don't normally do, and gave the bag a bit of a squeeze as was in a bit of a hurry and didn't leave it as long as I usually do as had a load of things to get done today. Was doing a stone and wood style pacific ale, so clarity is going to be buggered I am guessing - but my main concern is flavour....

Has settled to a 1cm and under the tap. Think all will be ok. Lesson learned: There is nothing more important nor higher priority on your hard earned weekend than focusing on making the best beer you can!!

*phew*

 

[Pennywise]

Well there's your problem, too much carp. They'll clog things every time.

:lol: Might try snapper next time then

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Ok so I just brewed the Bullshed Kolsch (which smell's and looks fantastic already) and I tried a few different things to keep the sludge to a minimum. To start the recipe calles for a 90min boil and the break matter looked a lot different in this recipe. I used a hop bag which kept all the hop debris out (well most of). The whirlfloc I added at 15min and only half a tab instead of a full tab for 25L. I cooled for 20min then whirlpooled then let sit for 20mins. The result was perfect clear wort. All the break was below my outlet valve and I only had 2-3L of waste. Im happy with this result but ill keep trying new things to get clearer beer. The Kolsch is already done with primary ferment and ill rack to secondary as per recipe. Cant wait to taste this one and see if she's clear. I used Marris Otter pale malt and it has been the best smelling on the boil so far.
Cheers
Gav :icon_cheers: