permo
Well-Known Member
This months issue of BYO kind of confirmed something I am starting to believe. While I do certainly see a huge difference from brew kettle to fermenter while using whirlfloc or moss, in clarity, I don't necassarily see a difference in the final product if given proper time to condition.
If you follow what is widely considered proper brewing technique for homebrewers now, which is an extended primary fermentation followed by at least 3 weeks of bottle conditioning or aging in a keg to condition the beer....is a fining agent in the kettle really necessary?
Personally I think I get more vigorous and healthy fermentations without the kettle finings....and my final product if given time is just as clear and delicious.
If I find that my product is too cloudy, I can add gelatin
If you follow what is widely considered proper brewing technique for homebrewers now, which is an extended primary fermentation followed by at least 3 weeks of bottle conditioning or aging in a keg to condition the beer....is a fining agent in the kettle really necessary?
Personally I think I get more vigorous and healthy fermentations without the kettle finings....and my final product if given time is just as clear and delicious.
If I find that my product is too cloudy, I can add gelatin