Cloudy after dry hop

[mike240z]

I am brewing a “low gluten” pale ale. It was clear when I transferred it into secondary and dry hopped. However, since I dry hopped, it is very cloudy. I’m very careful with sanitation and don’t think it’s that. Any ideas on cause or how I can clear it up. It’s now been in secondary for almost a week.

 

[thehaze]

If you dry hopped, then you must have some hop polyphenols in suspension, but that should not be an issue.

I am not really into gluten-free ales, but something like gelatin/isinglass ( liquid - ready to mix ) should help clearing it out.

Cheers.

 

[mike240z]

If you dry hopped, then you must have some hop polyphenols in suspension, but that should not be an issue.

I am not really into gluten-free ales, but something like gelatin/isinglass ( liquid - ready to mix ) should help clearing it out.

Cheers.

Thanks. How much gelatin would you use for a 5 gal batch?

 

[xico]

How many grams/ounces did you add per volume? It's not uncommon to pick up some cloudiness from high-hopped beer especially. If you can crash the temp it will speed clarification. Otherwise a long conditioning session in keg or bottle will clarify too.

 

[mike240z]

How many grams/ounces did you add per volume? It's not uncommon to pick up some cloudiness from high-hopped beer especially. If you can crash the temp it will speed clarification. Otherwise a long conditioning session in keg or bottle will clarify too.

I dry hopped with 3 oz.

 

[xico]

I personally would let time do the clarifying for me. The potential for further oxygen exposure adding a fining agent wouldn't be worth it to me.

 

[jmcquesten]

Thanks. How much gelatin would you use for a 5 gal batch?

I typically use one teaspoon in a half cup of water.

 

[ESBrewer]

Typically 0.1-0.2 grams per liter. In your case 0.1 grams/l should do it (and keep side effects in minimum).