ran out of bentonite...any one use gelitan?

[jackfrost]

Hey as the title said I ran out of my regular cunning agent was winding if any one used gelatin and if they could explain a quick and easy step by step on how to use it.

 

[collitchboy]

I have not used gelatin yet but I intend to this weekend. After reading several threads, the most often referenced procedure is from BierMuncher in the 'gelatin finings?' thread. Here it is:

I use a tablespoon per five gallon batch.

Mix it with hot tap water in a sauce pot, about 1 cup of water per tablespoon.

Stir it up and let it sit for 20-30 minutes to hydrate and bloom.

Put the pot on the stove and heat until it looks like it’s about to start boiling…don’t boil.

Cool slightly (I put my pot in a cold water bath).

Add it (gently) to the secondary (or keg) as you’re racking your beer.

 

[jackfrost]

Thanks ill try it tonight cider been cold crashing since last night...