Beer And Water Filtering Kits

Did you know that commercial breweries filter their beer to improve clarity and flavour? Having a filtering system for your water is a good option for home brewers who want to create a clear, smooth brew without additives. There are many reasons why filtering beer is essential too!. Homebrewers wanting to develop artisanal beer will use a filtration system to remove tannins, yeasts, and abundant proteins that may contribute to the haziness of the liquid and off flavours. Filtration systems can remove as small particles as one micron, so the end product has a cleaner taste and better clarity.

Water filtering kits for your brewing system are important, and you must also consider the size and the type of filter it uses. The filter screen should be fine enough to filter the yeast cells and tannins but should be large enough so that the beer retains its desired and intended flavour. Filters that are around one (1) micron are adequate for most homebrewers. Another factor when choosing a filter is to determine how fast it will clog. The most efficient filters are two-stage systems wherein the two levels of differently-sized mesh filter the liquid.

Many households choose to filter their water before using it for drinking or cooking. The reasons they do so are the same reasons you should consider filtering your water before using it to brew. Depending on your water source, the chlorine in it could contribute to off flavours in your beer. Some well and tap water contain high iron or pH levels, making it unsuitable for brewing beer. Eliminate problems associated with using well and tap water by using a sound water filtering kit before brewing.

Different types of filters are available for homebrewers, but the most popular are inline canisters with replaceable filter cartridges. These filters are very inexpensive and work well with almost all quality filter cartridges.

When filtering beer, make sure fermenting is complete so that it can develop its flavour well. Let it sit for at least two to three weeks for the secondary fermentation to take place before moving it to another keg.

Here at Ontario Beer Kegs, we have a wide variety of filters. Homebrewers can opt for one of our beer/water filtering kits or the carbon filter cartridge. We also have accessories for the filter system, including funnels, filter housing, and air filters.