Steeping bags and garbage disposals don't mix

[todd_k]

I was having problems with my garbage disposal tonight. I stuck my hand down in it and pulled out what was left of my steeping bag. Oops. What makes it even more funny was that I brewed 10 days ago and had no problems with it until tonight.

I remember someone saying they used a steeping bag from home depot or something like that. Is this true, I can't locate the thread.

 

[Lounge Lizard]

Yeah, they said they used a nylon mesh bag from the paint department, or something like that. Also said they bought some strainers.

I don't know if nylon bags would work well. Maybe?

 

[Shambolic]

My steeping bag is made specifically for that purpose, and it is nylon...

 

[Beer Snob]

Same here. I can't recall exactly what the packaging said, but I believe it was marketed for wine making. What is nice about nylon is that they seem to last a very long time. Easy to clean too... just put it inside out and all the grains come out.