cee3 Well-Known Member Joined Apr 24, 2008 Messages 75 Reaction score 0 Location Brighton, MI Nov 12, 2008 #1 Is it possible that irish moss could have a negative effect on head retention. Since head retention relies on the presence of proteins couldn't the irish moss be pulling those out?
Is it possible that irish moss could have a negative effect on head retention. Since head retention relies on the presence of proteins couldn't the irish moss be pulling those out?
W wildwest450 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 27, 2007 Messages 8,978 Reaction score 191 Nov 12, 2008 #2 I use it in all my pales and ipa's, absolutely zero affect on head retention.
Brewmando Well-Known Member Joined Dec 3, 2007 Messages 317 Reaction score 5 Location Fort Madison Nov 12, 2008 #3 Get plenty of head here
E emacgee Well-Known Member Joined Oct 9, 2008 Messages 86 Reaction score 1 Nov 12, 2008 #4 I would have to say that unless you use an absurd amount of it you aren't going to run into any kind of retention problems
I would have to say that unless you use an absurd amount of it you aren't going to run into any kind of retention problems
S stevea1210 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 15, 2008 Messages 739 Reaction score 2 Location Lancaster, PA Nov 12, 2008 #5 I use it in every batch. Head retention has never been an issue for me.