Using BBQ charcoal

ffsjoe · Post by **ffsjoe** » Friday Mar 30, 2007 8:18 pm

Hey guys, I wanted to know your thoughts on using BBQ charcoal ground up in the filtration of alcohol. The one i've got is Hotrox 100% charcoal with no additives or coal. I don't see how it could be any different except that its a hell of a lot cheaper.

Discuss

tazman67 · Post by **tazman67** » Saturday Mar 31, 2007 1:10 am

not good..the charcoal is not food grade..buy the real stuff from your HBS

lethaldog · Post by **lethaldog** » Saturday Mar 31, 2007 3:35 am

agreed, buy the real filter carbon its made especially for this use!!

ffsjoe · Post by **ffsjoe** » Saturday Mar 31, 2007 7:03 am

I thought i'd have to do that, thanks for the replies guys

Brewaholic · Post by **Brewaholic** » Monday Apr 02, 2007 10:45 pm

Anyway charcoal is just the slang term for it its actually activated carbon which goes through a process with super heated steam something about 1000 degrees to make it good so prob give it a miss unless your making sausage vodka!