Fizzycist

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Just went to LHBS and got stuff for my first beer with specialty grain. The guy had a homemade power drill grinder and the output was really fine, like sawdust. I can't see my cheesecloth bag holding this in well; am I screwed if too much stays in the brew kettle for the boil?

Captain Damage

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Screwed? No. Is it better to try and avoid this? Yes. Rather than cheesecloth or the muslin "gymsock" for steeping, use a nylon paint straining bag from Lowes or Home Depot. It's a finer mesh than cheesecloth and the 5 gallon size will allow the grains to float freely while they steep, rather than being compacted together, so you get better extraction. Also, the bag is reusable.

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Fizzycist

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K I'll give that a go. Thanks.