MakeshiftBrew
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I think it's a different type of "salt".Maybe a dumb comment, but I thought the salt helps to melt the ice.
I think it's a different type of "salt".Maybe a dumb comment, but I thought the salt helps to melt the ice.
punkerdru said:Yeah, the cooling (or loss of heat really) comes from the sides, not the top. You can however stir the wort occasionally with a sanitized spoon to make it go faster. Stir the ice bath as well with something different.
We made homemade ice cream a few months ago and gave me an idea; In an ice bath, add mostly ice and a little water, then sprinkle salt over the top of the ice. It makes it colder and chills the wort faster. I'm not sure how much faster it is, but it turned the ice cubes into a solid block.
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