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cheesecloth/muslin - where to buy?

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  • 01-10-2015 9:55am
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    Greyjoy
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    I have a demi-john of my first batch of (joe's ancient orange) mead ready. I want to strain it before bottling to clear out the sediment. Lots of online guides refer to using cheesecloth/muslin as a strainer - is there anywhere in Dublin that would sell 'food grade' quality muslin as opposed to just standard 'craft' fabric?


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    mordeith
    Registered Users Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Greyjoy wrote: »
    I have a demi-john of my first batch of (joe's ancient orange) mead ready. I want to strain it before bottling to clear out the sediment. Lots of online guides refer to using cheesecloth/muslin as a strainer - is there anywhere in Dublin that would sell 'food grade' quality muslin as opposed to just standard 'craft' fabric?

    It's the one thing I find hard to find in B and M shops. I've got mine online before (but only makes sense if ordering with other stuff).
    In a pinch I've made do with spit cloths we bought for our kids when they were babes. (Well washed before hand obviously :))


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    Mesrine65
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    http://www.nisbets.ie/muslin-cloth-99cmx10m/DM056/ProductDetail.raction


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    BeerNut
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    Stock on South King Street sells cheesecloth.

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    viper123
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    I picked up a load of it in a dressmakers shop in Galway, worked out about €2 per square meter.


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    oblivious
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    Home focus also sell it and cheap too


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    Greyjoy
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    Thanks for all the suggestions - I nipped into Stock near Stephens Green shopping centre and got some muslin to strain the mead. I've stuck the mead in the shed to chill it down a little to help it clear.


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    alpgucbilmez
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    Not for beer but for cheese I use IKEA's tea towels.
    I also used them for straining fat from suet. Works fine for me. It is not expensive either.


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