Hello,
I've had a disaster of a first brew in my backroom with no running water. Steam condenser didn't work as well as I though it would with a large capacity pump which was inconvenient but manageable.
The biggest sticking point was cooling.
I tried using my immersion coil chiller and this ended up being incredibly inefficient and messy.
I managed to get it down to about 37°C before transferring to my fermzilla for the evening and pitched the yeast this morning.
I will not be using this method again in this setting. Which lead me to the no chill method.
I'm looking at these:
https://www.bluestarpackaging.co.uk...-evident-cap---30-recycled-content-3810-p.asp
Also looking at the 20L from Malt Miller too and a couple of 1/2L ones too from Bluestar to maximise my yield.
Anybody able to share their experience with no chill?
It's rather deflating that the money I spent on the cooling equipment is effectively wasted in my current setting but needs must you know?
Once I get a different place with better room and running water access it'll come into its own again.