Episode 17: Whirlpooling and Cooling

from The Beer Taster’s Notebook · host Jonathan Thompson

Out of the boil kettle and into the whirlpool. We explore the mechanics and importance of both the whirlpool and the cooling of wort prior to yeast pitch. We look at the potential issues with oxygen pick up and off flavour development as well as the potential for infection. Support the showArticles mentioned in this episode can be found at https://beerstastersnotebook.substack.com/or https://thebeertastersnotebook.com/

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