Coldbreak 50-Foot vs Blichmann Therminator: Which Wort Chiller?

For 5-gallon batches, the Coldbreak 50-foot copper immersion chiller wins on simplicity and total cost -- no pump needed, sanitizes in the boil, and costs under $85. For 10-gallon batches where chilling speed matters, the Blichmann Therminator wins with 5-minute chill times, though it requires a pump adding $80 to $130 to total cost.

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The two options in depth

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Coldbreak Brewing 50-Foot Copper Immersion Chiller

The 50-foot copper coil that most homebrewing forums recommend as the step-up from a basic 25-foot starter chiller, with garden-hose fittings and a whirlpool-friendly straight body.

Best for 5-gallon all-grain and extract brewers who want reliable, easy-to-sanitize chilling without a pump.

50 feet of 3/8-inch copper gives fast chilling for 5-gallon batchesStandard garden hose fittings, no adapters neededFits most kettles 8 gallons and up, works with whirlpool stirring

$70-$85 Check price on Amazon

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Blichmann Therminator Plate Chiller

The gold-standard plate chiller that can drop 10 gallons to pitching temperature in about 5 minutes with continuous cold water flow and a stainless steel brazed-plate design.

Best for 10-gallon brewers and serious 5-gallon all-grain brewers who value speed and repeatability.

Chills 10 gallons to pitching temperature in roughly 5 minutesCompact stainless steel construction, no copper corrosion concernsHandles high-gravity wort and hop-heavy beers cleanly

$185-$210 Check price on Amazon