petrolSpice
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What are you guys using to filter the wort during the transfer from the boil pot to the primary fermenter? With big/hoppy beers I'm left with up to a half gallon of trub at the bottom of the fermenter, taking up precious space that could be beer instead.
Since I started using whirlfloc, nothing settles to the bottom of the pot during the cooling process. It does clump together but staying suspended, even after waiting 15-20 mins.
Tried whirlpooling, didn't do anything.
Tried using a paint strainer bag, but it clogged after about 1/2 gallon.
Tried siphoning to avoid the crap in the pot and it just got clogged instantly.
Then I get fed up and pour everything into the fermenter. Did this on my last three batches. I'm only doing 5 gal batches and 2.5 gal boils.
What products are out there to filter the wort during the transfer that won't clog but will catch most of the solids? I know I cant avoid all of the trub, but maybe if I can avoid half I would be happy.
Since I started using whirlfloc, nothing settles to the bottom of the pot during the cooling process. It does clump together but staying suspended, even after waiting 15-20 mins.
Tried whirlpooling, didn't do anything.
Tried using a paint strainer bag, but it clogged after about 1/2 gallon.
Tried siphoning to avoid the crap in the pot and it just got clogged instantly.
Then I get fed up and pour everything into the fermenter. Did this on my last three batches. I'm only doing 5 gal batches and 2.5 gal boils.
What products are out there to filter the wort during the transfer that won't clog but will catch most of the solids? I know I cant avoid all of the trub, but maybe if I can avoid half I would be happy.