ZChiller - Counterflow Chiller (1/2" NPT)

ZChiller Counterflow Chiller

The ZChiller counterflow chiller is highly flexible for both small and large batches (20-100+ litres). Exclusively at Brewshop in Norway.

Inside, the ZChiller's copper tubing features a "Spiral Star Design", which increases the surface area of the copper in contact with the wort. It also increases turbulence, and more movement over more area means the wort is cooled down significantly faster than with conventional counterflow chillers. This provides a more efficient cold break, to remove unwanted proteins and particles in the beer, and reduces DMS production.

The ZChiller is as efficient as a plate chiller, but without clogging problems, and much easier to clean. It only takes about 20 minutes to cool down 200 litres.

Supplied with welded 1/2" NPT connections for hose nipples.

Dimensions: 23 cm diameter x 13 cm. Copper tube length 3.9m

Weight: 4.8 kg

Cleaning: The inner tube is run through with PBW, and rinsed with hot water. Before use, boiling wort is recirculated for a few minutes to sterilize the chiller internally.

PS! Please note that the ZChiller in the pictures is polished, but delivered unpolished.

Benefits of Wort Chilling with the ZChiller:

The ZChiller utilizes the enhanced thermal gradients of a counterflow wort chiller with the added benefit of greater surface area for heat transfer. Instead of a simple, cylindrical inner tube, the ZChiller utilizes a unique, convoluted “spiral star” design that enables superior heat transfer out of the wort as well as unparalleled cooling uniformity for consistent cold breaks and record cooling times. The chilling ability matches or exceeds that of plate chillers without the downside of disruptive clogs. These advantages result in:

• Reduced chilling time.
• Reduced chance of infection so your beer is ruined or altered by bacterial attack.
• More efficient cold break to remove unwanted proteins and particulates from your beer.
• Reduced need to utilize secondary fermentation due to reduced trub layer in primary fermentation.
• Cleaner aroma profile because of decrease in DMS production, giving you a more pronounced aroma that you have worked so hard for.
• Cleaner tasting beer with a more pronounced body and flavor profile due to reduced off-flavors.
• Easier cleaning, especially when compared to a plate chiller.