I am did a partial mash porter, about 4 pounds of grain and 6 pounds of extract for a five gallon boil. I used irish moss to clear up the beer, and remove some bad stuff left behind from the grain. I am having a problem in that I don't know if it is proper to use irish moss as a clarifying agent, as this is a mostly extract beer.
I remember hearing somewhere (probably here) that you are not supposed to use irish moss when using extract, as it binds some protiens in the extract. But I want to take out the haze causing agents from the grain. Should I use less Irish moss, or not use it at all?
I know using Irish Moss is important to get a clear all grain brew, and I use it when I brew all grain, but I don't know how to look at it when it is a combination of grain and extract.
Any help would be helpful...
I remember hearing somewhere (probably here) that you are not supposed to use irish moss when using extract, as it binds some protiens in the extract. But I want to take out the haze causing agents from the grain. Should I use less Irish moss, or not use it at all?
I know using Irish Moss is important to get a clear all grain brew, and I use it when I brew all grain, but I don't know how to look at it when it is a combination of grain and extract.
Any help would be helpful...