BeginnerMark Senior Member Joined Jul 2, 2015 Messages 172 Reaction score 17 Oct 2, 2015 #1 Would filtering lees be possible using a coffee filter? I want to clear my wine without waiting another month
Would filtering lees be possible using a coffee filter? I want to clear my wine without waiting another month
Thig Senior Member Joined Sep 14, 2012 Messages 1,037 Reaction score 227 Oct 2, 2015 #2 It will probably clog the filter and be a very slow drip. Patience is your best friend when making wine.
It will probably clog the filter and be a very slow drip. Patience is your best friend when making wine.
JimmyT Member Joined Sep 20, 2014 Messages 365 Reaction score 103 Oct 2, 2015 #3 Probably finish about the same time either way you go [emoji12] Practice your 3 p's
ibglowin Moderator Staff member Administrator Super Moderator Joined Jul 7, 2009 Messages 28,586 Reaction score 55,586 Location Northern Nuevo Mexico Oct 2, 2015 #4 Lees are best racked off. Not filtered.
BeginnerMark Senior Member Joined Jul 2, 2015 Messages 172 Reaction score 17 Oct 2, 2015 #5 I guess I just need to be patient I'm horrible at that [emoji24]thanks guys
ibglowin Moderator Staff member Administrator Super Moderator Joined Jul 7, 2009 Messages 28,586 Reaction score 55,586 Location Northern Nuevo Mexico Oct 2, 2015 #6 Maybe you might want to switch over to making beer then. This "hobby" is really all about patience. Just sayin! LOL
Maybe you might want to switch over to making beer then. This "hobby" is really all about patience. Just sayin! LOL
BeginnerMark Senior Member Joined Jul 2, 2015 Messages 172 Reaction score 17 Oct 2, 2015 #7 HAHA I'm more of a wine guy I rather just buy beer [emoji108][emoji23]
Boyd Senior Member Joined Jan 16, 2009 Messages 328 Reaction score 10 Oct 4, 2015 #8 [Tried that with a bit of sediment in a bottle. Coffee filters plug up right away.
heatherd Senior Member Supporting Member Joined Jan 8, 2014 Messages 2,472 Reaction score 2,135 Location Maryland Oct 4, 2015 #9 Time is the best thing to clear wine.