Stopping Fermentation

voodoochild7 · Nov 1, 2005

Is there a way to stop fermentation like say I wanted my beer to be slightly sweeter but didn't want to add and lactose or any other non-fermenting sugar. Is there something I can add to stop the fermentation or is there a means to do this with temp control?

Walker · Nov 1, 2005

campden tablets will kill the yeast and stop your fermentation. However, this is a problem if you plan to bottle it, because there is nothing there to give carbonation in the bottles. If you keg and force carbonate, you're fine.

-walker

david_42 · Nov 1, 2005

I haven't had much luck with any method other than campden, but I've only tried to stop cider ferments where I didn't care about carbonation.

Sasquatch · Nov 3, 2005

Sodium metabisulphite? Inhibits yeast and preserves beer...

homebrewer_99 · Nov 3, 2005

You can check your gravity and flavor of sweetness then bottle the normal way. When you get enough carb level built up as you like it then refrigerate.

The cold will stop the entire process.

Caplan · Nov 4, 2005

Sasquatch said:
Sodium metabisulphite? Inhibits yeast and preserves beer...

That's the main ingredient in campden tablets old boy.

Sasquatch · Nov 4, 2005

Well there you go. Once again, true genius shines through. :cross:

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