Another gelatin issue

[Buchsenr]

I haven't added gelatin for a while and decided I wanted a clearer beer. So I decided to add some this batch. I've been saving the packs that came with my kits. I boiled some water and tossed in the gelatin while still boiling. Now it has a strong odor. Should I try another pack and add it to non-boiling water?

 

[Yooper]

I never had any gelatin packs come with kits, so I'm not sure of the package directions. I think, though, that you have to dissolve the gelatin in boiling water so that it's dissolved properly, before adding it to your secondary.

I never use gelatin or other finings, though, so just consider this a bump for the gelatin experts!

 

[Got Trub?]

I've been using gelatin with my lagers. I boil the water first and let it cool down. Then add the gelatin (the individual Knox packet) and leave it for awhile to "bloom". I then warm it up again enough to fully dissolve the gelatin. It does have an odour. I wouldn't boil it.

GT

 

[Dr_Deathweed]

if you boil gelitin, boiling denatures and will do you no good. Just heat your water up enough to disolve the gelitin and add it to your beer. Let sit a day or two and it comes out crystal clear!

 

[homebrewer_99]

Right...do not boil gelatin...