bazeballdadx

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I apologize for my ignorance here as an extract brewer, but how does the liquid flow out of the cooler? Does the stainless steel braid act as a grain filter, while allowing liquid to enter throughout all sides of it? Or does liquid enter through the end of the braid hose?

I thought I understood this, but upon viewing the 3/27 update I got confused.

Thanks.

Soulive

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You're right that the braid filters everything (mostly) out except for the liquid. The liquid flows out via gravity/pressure differences. You will also establish a grain bed via vorlaufing which helps clear the liquid...

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Primary = Evan!'s Special Bitter
On Deck = EdWort's Porter / American Amber

EdWort's Haus Pale Ale Count

njnear76

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Can you do a partial mash with the 10 gallon beverage cooler setup?

I'm plan on going to all grain in a year from now once I move into a house.

There's still a lot of brewing equipment I want to acquire over time so I'm not stuck with sticker shock. (I already bought a 36 quart pot, which I plan on using now.)

• scale
• wort chiller
• mill
• 02 aeration setup.
• kegging equipment

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Soulive

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Yeah you can partial mash in the 10 gallon cooler. Just make sure your brewing software accounts for the dead space...

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Green Lane Brewing
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Primary = Evan!'s Special Bitter
On Deck = EdWort's Porter / American Amber

EdWort's Haus Pale Ale Count

njnear76

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Kool Moe Dee.

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Soulive

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Right on man...

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Primary = Evan!'s Special Bitter
On Deck = EdWort's Porter / American Amber

EdWort's Haus Pale Ale Count

njnear76

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Heh. I got to revist the 80s catch phrases. Psych out the kids.
Mike

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bazeballdadx

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Okay, makes sense.

Answers my next question... thanks!

burton178

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I've read about how to make the round MLT with the Rubbermaid drink cooler. I have a rectangle cooler (I'm not sure but I think it's about 10 gallons. I'd say it's "medium" sized from what I've seen with a lot of coolers).

My question is... Can I still do the 12" stainless steel braid or does it have to be bigger?
Also, the drain hole on the cooler is a few inches above the bottom. Could I just prop the other end of the cooler up during the whole process to put the drain hole more toward "the bottom." I would secure it so it wouldn't slip, of course.

Thanks a bunch!

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kmudrick

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Is there a way to smooth out the edges of the cut off braid? I used my dremel with a carbide disc to cut the ends off, which worked fine, except I now have tons of pointy strands on the ends that pierce me everytime I touch it.