Cooling - Am I doing anything wrong?

[BottlesCansCraft]

Hi,

I have a 25l stock pot as my kettle for the boil of my brews. Once I'm done, I make an ice bath in the sink, whirlpool my hops, and cool down the wort through that method for pitching. It's not the fastest in the world, but it means a low cost suloution for me for now.

What I wanted to ask was, is there any issues with having an open stock pot and stirring occasionally? I had recently watched a youtube clip where post-whirlpool they covered up the pot so that hop volatiles wouldn't be lost?

 

[Linalmeemow]

Hi,

I have a 25l stock pot as my kettle for the boil of my brews. Once I'm done, I make an ice bath in the sink, whirlpool my hops, and cool down the wort through that method for pitching. It's not the fastest in the world, but it means a low cost suloution for me for now.

What I wanted to ask was, is there any issues with having an open stock pot and stirring occasionally? I had recently watched a youtube clip where post-whirlpool they covered up the pot so that hop volatiles wouldn't be lost?

No, as long as the spoon or whatever you're using to stir is sanitised you're fine.

 

[DarrenSL]

If it's open then there is a risk of things (dander, insects, etc) getting into the wort from the air. I would let it cool a bit then cover with foil, just lift it now and again to stir).

 

[Gerryjo]

Put in a cube or the fermenter, cover and leave overnight then pitch the yeast. Simples, less fuss and no hassle.

 

[HarryFlatters]

Put in a cube or the fermenter, cover and leave overnight then pitch the yeast. Simples, less fuss and no hassle.

That's what I do - have a look on YouTube for 'no chill' brewing.