Filtering Beer

[Partridge9]

I went filtering a pale ale last night -

The reason I filtered was I am bringing the keg to kerry in the car and I know it will get all shook up to hell.

I basically have one of these  - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEuawC_5O-k

But I did it over the space of an hour - I think the guys flow rate is a little too fast for my liking.

Last night I filtered using a 5 micron filter - after some more reading - it would appear 1 micron is much better for removing yeast.

I also added 50g of hops in a bag to the destination keg.

Basically - I wany hops but I dont want yeast in a pale ale

Anyone else filter ?

[irish_goat]

it would appear 1 micron is much better for removing yeast.

I also added 50g of hops in a bag to the destination keg.

Basically - I wany hops but I dont want yeast in a pale ale

Anyone else filter ?

1 micron is what a lot of breweries filter to (Metalman and O'Hara's anyway).

I'll definitely consider it once I get my kegs up and running.

[Jacob]

From what I know those filters can be used once to filter up to 10 gallons.
Are you getting them locally or from states?

[Greg2013]

Saw one of these setups on amazon.com recently. Looks good but the filters are single use only, then agin i think they were only like $3 each? The initial setup was about $50 i believe. Must see if i can find that link again.

[Greg2013]

http://www.amazon.com/Home-Brew-Stuff-BF-10C-Filtration/dp/B00420OIT8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375263568&sr=8-2&keywords=beer+cartridge+filter

http://www.amazon.com/Purenex-1M-4PK-1-Micron-Sediment-Cartridge/dp/B000AOL0M8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375263568&sr=8-1&keywords=beer+cartridge+filter

[Metattron]

You can get them locally from water filtration suppliers.  I tried one with a 5 and 1 micron filter.  It stripped a lot of flavour from the beer I found though.

[Jacob]

http://www.amazon.com/Home-Brew-Stuff-BF-10C-Filtration/dp/B00420OIT8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375263568&sr=8-2&keywords=beer+cartridge+filter

http://www.amazon.com/Purenex-1M-4PK-1-Micron-Sediment-Cartridge/dp/B000AOL0M8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375263568&sr=8-1&keywords=beer+cartridge+filter

Yep, but that's the stuff from HomeBrewStuff in US so it will cost u over $40 to get it posted to Ireland

[Greg2013]

True Jacob but as CH has pointed out before i live in arse end of nowhere(i think those were his exact words) so its mail order. I tried Amazon.co.uk but can't find anything similar on it. Been looking for this for my wish list. :

[Shane Phelan]

I have been considering filtering also. Was thinking along the lines of this housing with a filter pack and just add the piping and disconnects myself. I see a couple of guys filtering on youtube with a 10 micron filter and I wonder is that a good compromise between preventing the flavour from being stripped away and clarity? I don't see them on amazon but they are on ebay.

[Hop Bomb]

There is also this filter kit http://morebeer.com/products/beer-wine-plate-filter-kit.html   Ive heard the guys on brewing network talk about using this one.

[Greg2013]

I have been considering filtering also. Was thinking along the lines of this housing with a filter pack and just add the piping and disconnects myself. I see a couple of guys filtering on youtube with a 10 micron filter and I wonder is that a good compromise between preventing the flavour from being stripped away and clarity? I don't see them on amazon but they are on ebay.

Thats basically the same setup as the yank one Shiny only they charge more plus shipping. Great idea there you have,especially if you want to build it up by degrees. Anybody into kegging would know how to knock up their own tubing and fittings anyway

There is also this filter kit http://morebeer.com/products/beer-wine-plate-filter-kit.html   Ive heard the guys on brewing network talk about using this one.

Thats very much the same as the one below i reckon Hop Bomb, have heard they are rather flimsy. The advantage with the other ones i see is they at least appear stronger, the flow should be faster, you can use them to filter your tap water as well?

http://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/hf-vinbrite-mk3-filter-p-956.html

[barkar]

I toyed with this with a 10" water filter housing with 10 micron a good while ago , made absolutely little or no difference to the clarity of the beer, bought a reusable filter , absolute nightmare to clean ....

[Hop Bomb]

@deadman:  The one from more beer looks way better. Its got nuts & bolts on it + you transfer under pressure using co2 unlike those vinoferm/vinbrite filters which use gravity.


Any tips for clearer beers without filtering? Im not bothered filtering & cant use isinglass as I want to keep my beers vegan. Being careful no to disturb the yeast bed when transferring + aging time in the lager fridge/kegerator should drop most of the yeast out right?

[Greg2013]

@deadman:  The one from more beer looks way better. Its got nuts & bolts on it + you transfer under pressure using co2 unlike those vinoferm/vinbrite filters which use gravity.


Any tips for clearer beers without filtering? Im not bothered filtering & cant use isinglass as I want to keep my beers vegan. Being careful no to disturb the yeast bed when transferring + aging time in the lager fridge/kegerator should drop most of the yeast out right?

The old sages all say time is the key to clearing, however that is not always convenient or possible Thanks i did not look at that link too close will check it again. Hop Bomb do you think its a good setup?

[Hop Bomb]

Tasty from the brewing network uses it (but one of their sponsors is more beer) Looks decent anyway.  Instructions here  http://imgur.com/FCj9VWx