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Better than a stainless mesh?

Discussion in 'Equipment/Sanitation' started by Riddei, Sep 5, 2011.

 

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    Riddei

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 5, 2011
    Any thoughts on how the gold mesh filter such that is used in coffee filter would react with the mash and wort? I have a nice roll of the stuff someone gave me. I also have some 24"x1/2" stainless steel springs I would wrap it around for rigidity. I figure if it is in hot coffee environment it could handle a hot mash environment.
     
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    Pappers_

    Moderator Staff Member  

    Posted Sep 5, 2011
    The gold mesh coffee filters have pretty small holes, I think, compared to the stainless bazooka screen that I use in my mashtun.
    http://www.breworganic.com/stainlesssteelbazookascreen.aspx But I've never compared them directly.

    As for your question, I would think that if the gold filter doesn't react with the acidic and hot coffee, it would be fine in a grain mash.
     
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    wilserbrewer

    BIAB Expert Tailor  

    Posted Sep 5, 2011
    Just looked at my "gold" coffee filter while rinsing it out. Might work great, might result in a stuck mash due to how fine it is. No worries with it reacting to the mash IMHO.
     
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    outside92129

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Sep 5, 2011
    Gold is less reactive than stainless steel. Since the hole size of the coffee filter is really small you'll need a lot (or a way to keep it clear), but if you have enough it's worth a shot.
     
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