Boerderij_Kabouter
Well-Known Member
You loose that wonderful fear of the unknown that your boil could explode everywhere if you stop staring at it for even a second.
Seriously, there is no down side.
Seriously, there is no down side.
You loose that wonderful fear of the unknown that your boil could explode everywhere if you stop staring at it for even a second.
Seriously, there is no down side.
What, if any, downsides are there to using fermcap?
Foam control drops should not be confused with Beano. Totally different products that work by totally different mechanisms.
And as far as blow-offs go, they should always be avoided when possible because large blow-offs tend to eject the compounds that aid in head retention, which you really want to keep in your beer.
Yeah...in my 10 year sabbatical from homebrewing a few myths of mine have been debunked. Here I thought I was 'naturally' getting trub out of the fermenter and always TRIED to get a good blowoff. I guess it explains the almost obligatory use of either Wheat or Carapils in all my old recipes. Old habits die hard as they say.And as far as blow-offs go, they should always be avoided when possible because large blow-offs tend to eject the compounds that aid in head retention, which you really want to keep in your beer.
... On the down side, the MSDS states that at temps above 150F, the compund can release formaldehyde vapors. ...
this sounds like great stuff.. will definitely try it with my next batch
Several of you have mentioned using foam control during fermentation. Is it used at the same rate as during the boil?
I have found that it also works in rug doctors!!
I needed to rent a rug doctor for a large dog accident, and noticed that the soap for these machines is extremely expensive. I bought a gallon of cheap stuff for like 5 bones but it foamed like crazy. It did not work. I figured give Fermcap a try. Worked like a charm.
Who hooo!!!
With 158 people and counting who haven't tried it but would like to, I will set up something to give free samples when I get back from vacation.
Forrest
Austin Homebrew Supply
Fermcap-S. An anti-foam agent that can be used during fermentation to eliminate messy blowoff. As soon as fermentation is over, this insoluble compound settles out and remains behind when the beer is racked. It will not affect the finished beers flavor, appearance or head retention. Can also be added during the boil to reduce the risk of boilovers. Use a few drops per gallon for boil, or two drops per gallon for fermentation. Comes in a four ounce eyedropper bottle. Keep refrigerated until use.
Forrest, do YOU have anything on the recommended amount to add to the boil? Most of the websites just give the amount for fermenter...
like this on Northern brewer's site,
They're specific for fermenter but not for boil...
Hi Wayne:
Do you recall the amount/gallon of wort of Birko Patco 376 to use in the boil kettle. Thanks in advance.
Ok, so I'm new to this concept of fermcap. How do I get my hands on this stuff? Is there a link/store someone can point me to?