Cloudy Beer Yeasty Taste

[Boba Fett]

Hi Can anyone help me? I have had my first brew in a barrel for a week now, but although the pressure inside the barrel is building up, the beer is still not clear, and has a strong yeast taste. Do I need to wait longer or should I try syphoning my beer into another barrel?

 

[Mikey]

Beer usually needs a month to fully clear. What's the rush?

 

[Desert_Sky]

Beer usually needs a month to fully clear. What's the rush?

im sure he wants to drink it asap. thats still my only problem with brewing, being patient isnt one of my better qualities.

 

[Boba Fett]

Ok I will try to be a bit more patient. What about the strong taste of yeast, will that subdue, or have I done something wrong?

 

[Radarbrew]

One week isn't long enough, just hang on for a week longer, then transfer if you have to. I assume you're using a King Keg?

 

[david_42]

In a month the fermentation will be done and the yeast will have dropped out.

 

[Boba Fett]

Thanks, the barrel has a pressure release valve like a King Keg. Will I need to re barrel in a months time?

 

[mysterio]

Nah you'll be fine, just start drinking it after a few more weeks.

 

[Exo]

Don't barrels pull beer out from the bottom? Isn't this where the yeast fall and settle? If it's carbonated pull a glass or two and pour it down the drain...then drink some beer?

 

[mysterio]

They pull beer from an inch or two above the bottom, enough to avoid sucking sediment. There are king keg top taps as well.

 

[Boba Fett]

Would a 'floating tap' help?