paint_it_black
Well-Known Member
I've been an all-grain brewer of regular barley-based beers for years, looking to brew a GF/reduced-gluten batch for a family member. I can't speak to her particular condition, but she is okay drinking Omission and Estrella Damm Dara, so I'm thinking using Clarity Ferm in a regular batch should work. This would be a preferable approach over using all-non-gluten ingredients, as I want to brew in a few days and don't think I'll have the time to research. I've read through several posts on HBT concerning Clarity Ferm and just want to make sure I've got a good grasp of this.
1. My understanding is that I can brew a "regular" batch of beer, add Clarity Ferm after cooling, just prior to pitching yeast, and all should be well. Sound right?
2. It sounds like Clarity Ferm has a tendency to strip body and head retention in beers -- does this mean I should stick to beers that are lighter in body? Are stouts and winter warmers out of the picture?
3. "Bigger" beers with a higher gravity, I would assume, have a higher amount of gluten -- is Clarity Ferm not enough for these? Will doubling the dose work to correct it?
4. Should I avoid using wheat in the grain bill, as a rule? Or is a little bit okay?
If there's already a thread addressing these specifics, by all means, please direct me and close the post. Otherwise, input would be greatly appreciated!
1. My understanding is that I can brew a "regular" batch of beer, add Clarity Ferm after cooling, just prior to pitching yeast, and all should be well. Sound right?
2. It sounds like Clarity Ferm has a tendency to strip body and head retention in beers -- does this mean I should stick to beers that are lighter in body? Are stouts and winter warmers out of the picture?
3. "Bigger" beers with a higher gravity, I would assume, have a higher amount of gluten -- is Clarity Ferm not enough for these? Will doubling the dose work to correct it?
4. Should I avoid using wheat in the grain bill, as a rule? Or is a little bit okay?
If there's already a thread addressing these specifics, by all means, please direct me and close the post. Otherwise, input would be greatly appreciated!