Hello all,
I've been lurking around here for awhile, but just recently signed up.
I have a question about bottling a brew I have in primary. I have about 5.5 gallons of a big winter porter (should land around 9.2% ABV). My understanding is that I am going to leave it in primary for at least 2-3 weeks, and then rack to a secondary to bulk condition for 3-4 weeks.
I would like to have a refined looking beer. I had intended to use some irish moss, but I forgot to add it in the boil.
My question is in several parts.
1. Is there anything I can do (I've read some about gelatin as a fining agent) to clear the beer in the secondary?
2. Will using gelatin (or otherwise) effect the flavor/color of the beer?
3. My local brew shop guy suggested I repitch before bottling. Should I do that? And if I were to do that would it negate any efforts I make to clear the beer?
Whew. A lot of questions, I know. Thanks in advance for the help!
I've been lurking around here for awhile, but just recently signed up.
I have a question about bottling a brew I have in primary. I have about 5.5 gallons of a big winter porter (should land around 9.2% ABV). My understanding is that I am going to leave it in primary for at least 2-3 weeks, and then rack to a secondary to bulk condition for 3-4 weeks.
I would like to have a refined looking beer. I had intended to use some irish moss, but I forgot to add it in the boil.
My question is in several parts.
1. Is there anything I can do (I've read some about gelatin as a fining agent) to clear the beer in the secondary?
2. Will using gelatin (or otherwise) effect the flavor/color of the beer?
3. My local brew shop guy suggested I repitch before bottling. Should I do that? And if I were to do that would it negate any efforts I make to clear the beer?
Whew. A lot of questions, I know. Thanks in advance for the help!