i4ourgot Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Dec 30, 2011 Messages 308 Reaction score 12 Location Coloma Dec 10, 2012 #1 Is it ok to scoop off the foam that forms early during the boil of your wort or should i just leave it be.
Is it ok to scoop off the foam that forms early during the boil of your wort or should i just leave it be.
Atonk Well-Known Member Joined Jul 12, 2011 Messages 330 Reaction score 18 Location Madison Dec 10, 2012 #2 I honestly can't say if it has an impact on the beer one way or another, but I usually scoop it off until I add my bittering hops, and all my beer turns out good. I think I did see something like this posted somewhere, though.
I honestly can't say if it has an impact on the beer one way or another, but I usually scoop it off until I add my bittering hops, and all my beer turns out good. I think I did see something like this posted somewhere, though.
DrunkleJon Objects in mirror are closer than they appear HBT Supporter Joined Jan 18, 2011 Messages 8,182 Reaction score 2,570 Location Alexandria Dec 11, 2012 #3 I dont mess with it and my beer tastes good as well. It's all a matter of personal preference.
Revvy Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc HBT Supporter Joined Dec 11, 2007 Messages 41,288 Reaction score 3,775 Location "Detroitish" Michigan Dec 11, 2012 #4 The foam "breaks" and then the proteins just fall to the bottom as the kettle cools. It's called hot break, and there's no need to mess with it.
The foam "breaks" and then the proteins just fall to the bottom as the kettle cools. It's called hot break, and there's no need to mess with it.