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Originally Posted by Piotrsko
Over night is considered minimum, two days is typical. Dont actually need a french press for cold brew. I used a gallon jar and a paper coffee filter in a funnel to keep the fines out of my cup. The first 3/4 gallon siphoned out cleanly and with my beer making experience, I could probably do 6 gallon with 5 being useable. Problem is the use of perhaps 1/2-3/4 pound of coffee beans and discarding same.
The only thing a french press does is keep the major coffee grinds out of your cup. The fines sit in the bottom of your cup.
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I used a french press because it's convenient. My 18hr brew this morning is just OK. I like that it has low acidity, but it seems weak for the amount of coffee I used.
Your idea is fantastic. I've got glass carboys and racking equipment I'm not using. 5 gallons would probably last a month. The internet tells me cold brew only keeps for 2 weeks if refrigerated. I'd need a mini fridge to keep it in though. It's 40lbs of brewed coffee.