Chillzilla/Chillus Convolutus

[Shed Brewer]

[quote="slick"]I'm looking for any experience chilling with either of these setups. I currently use a plate chiller and can get to 68 in about 14 minutes with my tap water. The problem is, I hate using hopsacks especially on IPAs and other hoppy beers. I was just wondering if cooling efficiency would be similar ? I recirculate and cool the whole kettle at once rather that slowly feed wort through into the fermenter.

Thanks Slick[/quote]

I've just fitted a CFC to my system, I've only done 1 brew since the conversion last weekend (a Pils with 50 grams of Saaz/Strisselspalt at flame out), pretty good results with the temp drop, down to just over 20*C in approx 20 minutes.

cheers

[DCBC]

I just ordered one and will brew with it tomorrow. Recirculation whirlpool through it planned. Figure if the 1/2" arm on my WIC never clogged, nothing to worry about with the copper tubing in the chillzilla. Will let you know the results.