Mike@DIS Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 To chill or not to chill, that is my question. I have visited several craft distillers and some insist that chill filtering is a must, while others have told me that the quality of the filtration media is the real concern and don't bother chilling at all. I would appreciate any thoughts on this. Thanks in advance! Cheers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absinthe Pete Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well chill filtering is a whole science. It depends on what you want to achieve and what product you are making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike@DIS Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Our plan is to start with Vodka/Gin and move into white Whiskey. We want a smooth product but would like to maintain some character. What are your preferences for finding that balance? This seems to be an area that has as many opinions a practitioners. Does this mean it's just a matter of trial and error? Thanks for any guidance you have to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absinthe Pete Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well it's not a straight answer, you will have to do some trial and error. I mean the info I can give is usually the sort of thing I do when I'm developing a product. You're going to have to do research on the web and see what the differences are so you have an understanding of what they do and the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick jones Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 To chill or not to chill, that is my question... What about, "to filter or not to filter?" Is that not also a question? Nick P.S. personally I'd never filter any of the products that you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott @ Twenty2Vodka Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 if you want character in your final product, don't filter with carbon, and don't worry about the added process step and expense that comes with chilling. A partiulate filter will remove any "floaties" and let all other flavor pass through. Mcmaster-Carr is a good resource to start looking at standard systems available for quick purchase and implementation... -Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwaterbrewer Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Anyone's thoughts on the two filters on this mcmaster-carr page? http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-filter-cartridges/=jxo984 looking at the Polyethersulfone 10" double open ended filters 43765K14 (.2 micron) and 43765K12 (.45 micron) anyone have a good price distributor for millipore? The quote I got for 2 filters (KPHLA10TT1 and KVGLA10TT1) was $700... eeeek.. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott @ Twenty2Vodka Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Anyone's thoughts on the two filters on this mcmaster-carr page? http://www.mcmaster....tridges/=jxo984 looking at the Polyethersulfone 10" double open ended filters 43765K14 (.2 micron) and 43765K12 (.45 micron) anyone have a good price distributor for millipore? The quote I got for 2 filters (KPHLA10TT1 and KVGLA10TT1) was $700... eeeek.. -mike can't speak with authority on the 2 models you list. However, anyone who can will need to know what type of spirit you are filtering, and what you are trying to remove from the spirit. Particles? Color? taste? etc... -Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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