naristov Well-Known Member Joined Feb 4, 2012 Messages 61 Reaction score 1 Location New York Mar 1, 2012 #1 I'm brewing right now and my nylon bag broke with the specialtiy gains in it. What should I do to strain it out when I pour it into the primary?
I'm brewing right now and my nylon bag broke with the specialtiy gains in it. What should I do to strain it out when I pour it into the primary?
Dan I’m not wrong. I’m left handwriting HBT Supporter Joined Oct 27, 2010 Messages 7,934 Reaction score 2,684 Location Makakilo Mar 1, 2012 #2 I believe the recommended temp for steeping grain is arounnd 150-160 and one of the warnings about going above the temp is tannin extraction. Strain it out before the boil.
I believe the recommended temp for steeping grain is arounnd 150-160 and one of the warnings about going above the temp is tannin extraction. Strain it out before the boil.
atom Well-Known Member Joined Oct 7, 2011 Messages 1,155 Reaction score 322 Location York Mar 1, 2012 #3 strain it out now...do not boil the grains.
OP OP naristov Well-Known Member Joined Feb 4, 2012 Messages 61 Reaction score 1 Location New York Mar 1, 2012 #4 Can I use anything to strain it? I don't really have anything except the orginal bag
kh54s10 Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Aug 6, 2011 Messages 18,742 Reaction score 5,504 Location Edgewater Mar 1, 2012 #5 Maybe you can use what is left of the bag as a strainer. And yes, do not boil the grains.
Dan I’m not wrong. I’m left handwriting HBT Supporter Joined Oct 27, 2010 Messages 7,934 Reaction score 2,684 Location Makakilo Mar 1, 2012 #6 do you have a collander?
OP OP naristov Well-Known Member Joined Feb 4, 2012 Messages 61 Reaction score 1 Location New York Mar 1, 2012 #7 Thanks Guys I got it. I duct taped the bag to the outside of a pasta strainer. Should work
Dan I’m not wrong. I’m left handwriting HBT Supporter Joined Oct 27, 2010 Messages 7,934 Reaction score 2,684 Location Makakilo Mar 1, 2012 #8 Homebrewer ingenuity in action!
T Tall_Yotie Well-Known Member Joined Jul 13, 2010 Messages 1,038 Reaction score 29 Location Santa Cruz Mar 1, 2012 #9 For good future reference, cheesecloth is really good for this. Super cheap, takes up barely any cupboard space. And when not brewing, make cheese!
For good future reference, cheesecloth is really good for this. Super cheap, takes up barely any cupboard space. And when not brewing, make cheese!