Hoser
Well-Known Member
So the last couple batches I've tried applying a mash bag to the valve at the bottom of my pot in order to minimise the large proteins / hot break that gets through to the cube. See pics below. I whirlpool immediately after flameout (plus a few mins to allow convection to stop) as well.
The only issue I'm finding is if any hops or larger sediment get into the valve the flow is EXTREMELY slow. Tonight it took over an hour to run from the pot to the cube. I keep the cube quite sealed with star san soaked paper towel around the cube opening. That said I'm thinking the benefit of keeping the extra larger proteins out is outweighed by risk of contamination by taking so long to fill the cube. Thoughts?
The only issue I'm finding is if any hops or larger sediment get into the valve the flow is EXTREMELY slow. Tonight it took over an hour to run from the pot to the cube. I keep the cube quite sealed with star san soaked paper towel around the cube opening. That said I'm thinking the benefit of keeping the extra larger proteins out is outweighed by risk of contamination by taking so long to fill the cube. Thoughts?