| After the boil, we pump the hopped wort into the Whirlpool. (Occasionally we also add fresh hops at this stage to enhance the brew's aroma). Because the wort enters this circular vessel on a tangent, it starts swirling around inside. |
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The centrifugal force thus generated causes hop residue and other unwanted material (like sneaky grain husks) to settle out towards the center of the vessel's bottom. If you've ever stirred tea leaves in a cup, you're familiar with this process! The end result is relatively clear wort. |
