Beer Filtration: Cartridge vs Plate

[mjo2125]

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Does anyone have experience with either a cartridge or plate filter for beer? any reviews or thoughts on these? I've read pros and cons of beer filtering in general and understand the techniques used to produce clearer beer without mechanical filters - this post is for anyone that may be interested in considering filtering equipment to augment non-mechanical means. My particular interest would be for competition beers (lights and pales) on special occasions (not everyday use).

[rcrabb22]

Mike "Tasty" McDole did a podcast with Jamil Zainsheff on the topic of filtering and he spoke specifically of his experiences with a plate filter. It was quite a long time ago, maybe 2009. Perhaps search the Brewing Network.

I took my own advice:

Brew Strong
June 01, 2009
http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/post457/

[mjo2125]

Good podcast and tips. Palmer used a plate filter (7 to 5 micron). For competitions, he filters again with 3 to 1 micron. I'm also considering two-cartridge setup for two stage filtering.

https://www.amazon.com/iFilters-Sediment-Comparable-Cartridges-Included/dp/B079NX153V/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1525533414&sr=8-3&keywords=ifilters&linkCode=ll1&tag=theelectricbrewery-20&linkId=7066c713b330ac60c1afb13505fe57c8

[mjo2125]

Bought a two-stage cartridge filter system (stage 1 pre-filter 5 micron, stage 2 finishing 1 micron). Coming soon - test results of filtered vs. unfiltered beer. Phase 1 complete - brewed a pale ale test of 2.5 gallon batch and used 2 oz of Amarillo for dry hopping. Secondary and Tertiary fermentations racked to a keg and cold crashed (no filtering). Phase 2 in progress, same recipe, but with filtering before racking. Taste, color and appearance to be evaluated...