Dave70
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Ever since seeing the Mythbusters episode where confirmed you can improve the flavor of cheap vodka by filtering it, I've been curious to see how my brews compare after running em through a strainer.
Ok, its apples and oranges I know, but I've had a surplus filter unit laying about and thought why not.
So.
What size (micron) filter gives the best results?
Do you replace the filter every time or backwash, sanitize and re - use?
What type - pleated fabric, string wound ect.?
Do you need pressure transfer or will gravity do the work?
Do you filter all your beers?
Do you need to use it in conjunction with other methods, finings, polyclar to get the best results?
Does it have an effect on beer stability, by which I mean makes the beer taste good, longer and / or preserve hop character? Which likely isn't even the definition of stability at all..
Did you once filter and decide it wasn't worth the bother?
Conversely, did you begin and conclude it was totally worth it an wish you'd been doing it for years?
Would you recommend it to others?
Cheers.
Ok, its apples and oranges I know, but I've had a surplus filter unit laying about and thought why not.
So.
What size (micron) filter gives the best results?
Do you replace the filter every time or backwash, sanitize and re - use?
What type - pleated fabric, string wound ect.?
Do you need pressure transfer or will gravity do the work?
Do you filter all your beers?
Do you need to use it in conjunction with other methods, finings, polyclar to get the best results?
Does it have an effect on beer stability, by which I mean makes the beer taste good, longer and / or preserve hop character? Which likely isn't even the definition of stability at all..
Did you once filter and decide it wasn't worth the bother?
Conversely, did you begin and conclude it was totally worth it an wish you'd been doing it for years?
Would you recommend it to others?
Cheers.