Concord stainless pots

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by CDennyRun, Dec 6, 2014.

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  1. CDennyRun

    CDennyRun Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2014 Washington

    I plan on testing the heat retention on a 10 gallons batch, and adding insulation as needed. I have decent burner control, so working that out should be simple. Eventually HHERMS is definitely the way to go!
     
    #21 CDennyRun, Dec 9, 2014
  2. ryane

    ryane Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2007 Washington


    HERMS = Heat exchange recirculation mashing system

    For herms you basically pump your wort through a coil in your HLT to maintain mash temps

    RIMS = Recirculating Infusion mashing system

    For RIMS you recirculate your wort across a ULWD heating element to maintain mash temps

    Both systems have pluses and minuses, Ive used both and switched over to RIMS permanently in the past year or so. I like that approach better because I have quicker response times for step mashers and/or mash out, and I really like the fact that I can completely disassemble the RIMS tube for cleaning (which you cant do with a HERMS coil)

    My herms coil is going to be re-purposed to regulate temperature on a conical Im building = no contact with beer = no worries about cleaning
     
    #22 ryane, Dec 10, 2014
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  3. CDennyRun

    CDennyRun Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2014 Washington

    Oh, that's awesome man! I'm semi familiar with the processes of both, it's good to hear your take on it, being that you've used both. I like the RIMS tube, and would love to learn more about it. I just dropped quite a bit of coin on getting the basics for this half barrel system, so the rest will have to come later. Where did you get your tube?
     
    #23 CDennyRun, Dec 10, 2014
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