dutch-brew
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Ok, been going through all the threads a bit, and was hoping to summarize the info and make sure i got this straight.
Fermcap S (or similar foam controls)
-can add to the BK. About 6+ drops for 5 gal. batch. When cooling, fermcap will settle in the trub and get discarded.
-can add to starter. To prevent boil-over on the stove in erlenmeyer flask. About 1 or 2 drops
Now, does that mean, that when you cool to pitch yeast, you have to put it in again to keep krausen under control? Another 1 or 2 drops?
-can add to primary. about 6+ drops per 5 gal. batch. when the air-lock/blow-off starts bubbling.
Does that mean, from the starter it will have settled out, and you have to put it in the primary again?
Then, what if a person wants to save the yeast-cake? Possible to or not? since the fermcap is settled out along with the yeast. Is it really possible to keep re-using yeast with the fermcap in it?
Apologies if any of this was in a thread somewhere, i searched and didn't find everything.
Fermcap S (or similar foam controls)
-can add to the BK. About 6+ drops for 5 gal. batch. When cooling, fermcap will settle in the trub and get discarded.
-can add to starter. To prevent boil-over on the stove in erlenmeyer flask. About 1 or 2 drops
Now, does that mean, that when you cool to pitch yeast, you have to put it in again to keep krausen under control? Another 1 or 2 drops?
-can add to primary. about 6+ drops per 5 gal. batch. when the air-lock/blow-off starts bubbling.
Does that mean, from the starter it will have settled out, and you have to put it in the primary again?
Then, what if a person wants to save the yeast-cake? Possible to or not? since the fermcap is settled out along with the yeast. Is it really possible to keep re-using yeast with the fermcap in it?
Apologies if any of this was in a thread somewhere, i searched and didn't find everything.