Better than a stainless mesh?

[Riddei]

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.

 

[Pappers_]

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.

 

[wilserbrewer]

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.

 

[outside92129]

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.