Hot cubing with whirlpool additions?

deeJay

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Hi brewers, I brew Hazy IPA's and add my late addition hops at around 3mins before flame out, give a stir and let settle for 10 - 15 before cubing. So going into the cubes while still in the 90C range, never had an issue with infection or beer spoiling due to temperature drop.
What is the lowest temp that you have cubed at without risking infection?
I was wondering if anyone has tried chilling to 80C for whirlpool and then transferring into sanitised cubes? Would this work?
cheers.
 
I hope @GFHomebrew is still reading as he might have done this.
I no chill in my boiling kettle. Maybe thats an option?
Boil etc, lid on, flame off. Wrap lid with saran wrap.
I've been doing this for quite a long time without any issues
 
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I hope @GFHomebrew is still reading as he might have done this.
I no chill in my boiling kettle. Maybe thats an option?
Boil etc, lid on, flame off. Wrap lid with saran wrap.
I've been doing this for quite a long time without any issues
works a treat!
 
What is "hot cubing"?
 
There is definitely a temperature, below which can risk infection. Websites differ, but 71 to 74 C is considered hot enough to sanitize against all but the most resistant bacteria (which are very uncommon in brewing situations).
 

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