I really can't seem to discern why I would get one over the other, other than price. Lab plates I can get cheaper and to me, they are just doing the same thing. Am I missing something?
If I kept it in my garage, it likely wouldn't drop below 30°. It's supposed to warm up a little bit over the next week or so, which is around the same time it's going to be done in primary.
Using gelatin just to drop as much particulate as possible out for a cleaner taste. That and since I'm not thinking of going to secondary, just helping it happen faster that's all.
I am considering cold crashing with gelatin my Porter I have in primary right now as opposed to letting it sit in secondary for another few weeks. I live in Wisconsin and don't have space in a fridge to handle this and wondering if I properly seal the carboy, can I just let it rest in my garage...