Filter before kegging?

[mthibodeau]

Hi,

I'm wondering what are peoples thoughts on filtering your beer before kegging? I only bottle right now, I dont have the space at the moment for kegs but will soon, but I am starting to plan/research what gear I will need and any advice on filtering would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Marc

[spears104]

If you want clear beer in the keg right away I suggest you use gelatin finings. You will be risking oxidizing and possibly infecting your beer if you filter. I'm assuming you were thinking about using a wine filter?

[CorneliusAlphonse]

Most (if not all) people here don't filter... It can strip out flavour. Might be a good thing if you're making a macro-style beer. Not really concerned about clarity.

[SealClubber]

I saw this before, not sure if anyone around here uses it: https://www.brewershardware.com/Trub-Strainer/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[mthibodeau]

Still very early in the planning stages but a wine filter or something like https://www.everwoodavebrewshop.com/pro ... ousing-10/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; but with just regular filters (not charcoal). I'll keep that in mind though about the flavour. Nice to have experienced homebrewers that I can ask about these things rather than just rely on youtube

[Keith]

Hey Marc,
I use Gelatin when I am concerned about clarity. First 2 pints are murky but after that it pours clear.
After that you could always jumper it into another keg if you are that concerned.

To use the Gelatin.
Steralize cup and spoon
1/4 cup water preheated to 160F, stir in 1 tsp gelatin.
dump into cooled keg, purge air from keg and hook up to the tap. Wait 24 hours for gelatin to settle, then pour off a couple pints.