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Originally Posted by unlurking
I hate "stuff" in my beer, so I pour through a fine mesh strainer from the pot to the bucket or carboy. That aerates the crap outta the wort. Just sprinkle dry yeast on top and done.
I love buckets, but bought a cheap 4 gallon glass big mouth to try out. Will keep it for secondary on sours, but think I'm going back to buckets. I have a 10" strainer that works perfectly on a bucket with 3 gallons of wort. The big mouth requires the smaller 5" strainer which clogs up super quick. Think I cleaned out the strainer 6 or 7 times while going through 3 gallons today.
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Cool.
I really need to get a strainer. I love hoppy ass IPA's, and although during the siphon I do a great job of avoiding too much stuff, I'd like to have a strainer just for my post boil pour. I used a Whirlfloc tablet for the first time twice this weekend, so we'll see how that makes a difference in the clarity.
I mainly wanted it for my Red ale, which is literally a Chiefs beer. Everything about it was based around Chiefs #'s or timing. I wanted that red clarity to come through well for that one.
My wife is helping out now and we bought that plastic bucket, she was so disappointed this morning when she woke up and saw her airlock wasn't moving or hadn't moved at all yet (8 hours after pitching).
Now it's moving along just fine, but I warned her, airlock activity isn't conclusive of fermentation anyways.
My Hoppy Honey Wheat which was my 2nd ever beer turned out terrific. Lightly carbonated which I liked. I used 102 grams of corn sugar and it turned out great for 38 bottles.
Also: For those in Johnson County, Brew Lab is opening July 5th. Come check it out. I'm a part of the JoCo homebrewers association now, and have met some awesome awesome like minded people which has been a great motivator. Brew Lab will be our meeting grounds each month for the group.