Cold Break accident

[zplug123]

Hey everyone, I was wondering if it'd be harmful to my first batch of all-grain if I accidentally siphoned the cold break as well after chilling the wort. My Terrapin Rye Ale clone has been sitting in primary for almost five days now at 68 degrees. I'm moving to secondary at the 14th day, at 70 degrees

Should I just leave it alone to ferment the rest of the way or siphon out the trub/cold break ASAP?

 

[Revvy]

It's no different than with extract brewing, some people dump the entire contents of their kettle, cold and hot break, hops, trub and all....

And some filter....

AND like 99% of homebrewing...it really doesn't matter....if you leave your beer long enough in primary, or use a secondary...everything will be fine...

RDWHAHB

 

[seigex]

My last IPA I did just that with about 9 oz of hops total IIRC ... and it turned out as the best beer i've brewed

 

[JKoravos]

Not an issue at all.

 

[bandt9299]

When I used an immersion chiller I always whirl pooled and left the cold break, now I use a plate chiller and get every last drop, and there is no difference at all, I have brewed the same recipe on both systems and notice no difference.

 

[michael.berta]

I'm no expert or anything but I'm assuming the advantage of getting rid of the cold break is if you re-pitch your yeast. If you are not pitching then it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[giligson]

Actually I have read that a complete absence of any solids can slow down yeast activity for lack of available nitrogen. Further I know that some people say that a very delicate beer like a light lager or a pilsner might suffer if too much break is left in the wort.

My opinon: it probably wont harm an ale