Wort Chiller converted to a fountain
Owner Bill Sherrill discovered this Wort chiller sitting in a bar during his travels in Germany 45+ years ago. Today it is used as a water fountain in the Lager Haus.
Owner Bill Sherrill discovered this Wort chiller sitting in a bar during his travels in Germany 45+ years ago. Today it is used as a water fountain in the Red Oak Lager Haus.
What we use now-
Heat Exchanger
Wort is sugar water from the barley. After boiling, the wort is sterilized, but as it cools, it becomes vulnerable to wild yeasts and bacteria in the air. Chilling the wort quickly minimizes the amount of time it spends in the "danger zone" (below 60°C / 140°F), and significantly reduces the risk of unwanted infection and off-flavors.
